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Role: Family Paralegal
Salary: £23,000 - £30,000
Location: Ilford
Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5.30pm
Are you a Paralegal in Family law that is stuck in a role where progression is not offered? Do you feel a new opportunity would enable you to reach your career goals?
Reed Legal are delighted to be recruiting on the behalf of a medium-sized, corporate law firm that is looking to make a new addition to their family department.
Duties
- Assisting Solicitors with case preparation, including drafting legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence.
- Conducting legal research and gathering relevant information for cases.
- Managing case files and maintaining accurate records.
- Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
- Scheduling appointments, hearings, and depositions.
- Preparing trial exhibits and organizing evidence.
- Providing general administrative support to the legal team.
- Attending client meetings and taking notes.
- Creating bundles including ES1 forms, ES2 forms and statements of issues.
- Drafting court applications and liaising with the court.
Experience
- Minimum 1 years experience working as a Family Paralegal
- Experience in both private family law and legal aid desirable
- Law degree or Paralegal qualification
- Strong understanding of family law procedures and court rules
- Excellent written and verbal communication skill
Benefits
- Support through qualification either by SQE or training contract
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Opportunity to work for a well-established, reputable firm
Apply now to not miss out!
