Child Law Paralegal – St Albans
Location: St Albans Salary: Starting at £24,784.50 Contract: Full-time, permanent
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Child Law Paralegal to join our Family and Care team in our St Albans office.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a friendly and progressive team with real potential for development and career progression. You’ll be working in a supportive environment, assisting with a varied caseload involving complex and sensitive family and care matters, including public law proceedings and child protection issues.
About Us
Bretherton Law has been proudly serving the people of Hertfordshire for over fifty years. In March 2024, we became part of GT Stewart, a leading national firm with 16 offices across the country. GT Stewart is recognised in Chambers UK, The Legal 500, and The Times Best Law Firms across multiple practice areas.
We are accredited members of the Law Society Children Panel and provide expert legal representation for parents, children, and extended family members.
To learn more about our team and practice areas, visit: www.brethertonlaw.co.uk
The Role
As a Child Law Paralegal, you will be working closely with experienced fee earners and have direct client contact. You will be involved in managing casework, preparing court bundles, and liaising with professionals such as social workers, medical experts, and counsel.
Main Responsibilities:
About You
You will ideally:
Why Join Us?
We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training and development as part of a strong, national multi-office team. We offer:
To Apply
If you are passionate about family law and are looking to grow your legal career in a supportive and experienced team, we would love to hear from you.
GT Stewart is a leading, multi-service law firm providing expert legal representation across a broad range of practice areas. We are committed to access to justice and have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality advice and advocacy in areas including Criminal Defence, Criminal Appeals, Extradition, Youth Crime, Prison Law, Road Traffic, Family Law, Actions Against the Police, Housing, Community Care, Mental Health, Probate, Property, Court Martials, and Personal Injury.
With offices across London, Kent, the West Midlands, Yorkshire, and Hertfordshire, GT Stewart is well-positioned to represent clients across the country. Our growth over the years has included the integration of several respected practices, including FMW Law, Hudgell & Partners, Eskinazi & Co, Hockfield & Co, Bretherton Law, and McGrath Solicitors, strengthening both our regional reach and depth of expertise.
We are proud to be recognised in Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500, reflecting our dedication to client care, legal excellence, and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes. Whether acting for individuals, families or organisations, our lawyers bring empathy and care to every case, guided by the principle that every client matters.
