Job Description

HCB Widdows Mason is seeking a compassionate and skilled Paralegal to join our Family Law team. This role presents an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in providing vital legal support to clients navigating family-related legal matters, including divorce, child custody, and financial settlements.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting clients with family law inquiries and providing legal guidance under the supervision of solicitors.
• Drafting legal documents, including petitions, responses, and court forms.
• Conducting legal research on family law matters and related case law.
• Supporting solicitors in preparing for court appearances and negotiations.
• Maintaining and organizing case files, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance with legal standards.
• Communicating with clients and providing updates on case progress.
• Coordinating with external parties, including courts and other legal professionals, as necessary.
• Performing general administrative duties to assist the Family Law team.

Requirements

• Previous experience or knowledge of family law is essential.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple cases simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Attention to detail and commitment to client confidentiality and professional integrity.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and client assistance.

Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Holiday bonus scheme ( up to 12 additional days leave)

Pension scheme

Parking (on a first come first served basis)

Comprehensive training and development opportunities including support to study for professional qualifications

Cycle to work scheme

Firm funded eye tests

Medicash Plan

***Note for recruitment/talent agents/agencies – HCB Widdows Mason Ltd undertakes its own recruitment. The recruitment team here is responsible for managing all vacancies and recruitment processes. We use a direct hiring and referral process as a preference. In order to optimise the range of potential candidates we also work with external recruitment/ talent agencies on an Approved Supplier basis. Our recruitment team will make vacancies known to our Approved Suppliers on an individual basis, so not all Approved Suppliers will be able to make introductions on all vacancies that we operate. If a recruitment / talent agent/agency is not able to access a particular vacancy they have not been listed as an Approved Supplier for that vacancy. If an agent/agency is not an Approved Supplier, but still provides an introduction, or CV, that will be treated as a Speculative Approach. Any and all Speculative Approaches will not be subject to the agent/agency’s terms of business and no introduction fee will be payable. Any and all Speculative Approaches are made on the express understanding by the agent/agency that we may still contact the candidate directly and will not be liable for any introduction fee.