Job Description

Paralegal (Family Law)
Location: Lincolnshire
Salary: Dependent on experience
Hours: Full time, Monday-Friday, 9.00am-5.15pm

A highly regarded and well-established law firm is seeking a Family Law Paralegal to join its busy Family Department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for family law to develop their skills within a supportive and professional environment.

The Role

The successful candidate will provide support to fee earners across a broad range of family law matters, which may include:

• Divorce and separation proceedings
• Financial remedy cases
• Private children law matters
• Cohabitation agreements and pre/post-nuptial agreements
• Domestic abuse injunctions

Key responsibilities will include:

• Liaising with clients, taking initial instructions, and providing updates
• Preparing legal documents and correspondence
• Drafting court forms and applications
• Managing case files from opening to closure, ensuring deadlines are met
• Conducting legal research and collating evidence
• Liaising with counsel, experts, and other third parties
• Assisting in the preparation of court bundles and trial documentation
• Maintaining accurate records and updating the case management system

Additional Responsibilities

• Delivering an excellent standard of client care at all times
• Supporting colleagues in business development activities and promoting the departments services
• Keeping up to date with changes in family law and practice
• Ensuring compliance with the firms quality and risk management procedures
• Managing financial aspects of files, including billing and costs recording

About You

Essential:

• Law degree or equivalent qualification/experience in a legal environment
• Strong understanding of family law processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage competing priorities
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and confident using case management systems

Desirable:

• Previous experience as a paralegal within family law
• Familiarity with legal aid processes
• Experience preparing court bundles and managing hearings

Benefits

The role comes with a competitive benefits package, which may include:

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Employee assistance programme
• Staff discounts on legal services

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and motivated individual to progress their career in family law within a supportive and well-structured team.