Family Paralegal

G2 Legal Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Family Paralegal– Nottingham

Are you a Paralegal looking to progress your career?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, expanding multi-location law firm with a strong presence in the East Midlands in the Family Law department.

As well as being known for upholding the highest professional standards, the firm adopts a modern and client-focused approach and proudly holds the prestigious Law Society's 'LEXCEL' quality mark.

For You:

• Clear and set out career progression routes
• Work as a part of a growing team where you will have the opportunity to take on new and bigger responsibilities
• Opportunity to work with a supportive and highly experienced team
• Access to ongoing professional development and training
• Competitive salary and benefits package including up to 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a private pension scheme

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Support: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing empathetic and professional assistance throughout their case
• Document Preparation: Draft, review and organise legal documents
• Case Management: Maintain and manage case files, ensuring all documents are accurate, up-to-date and compliant
• Discovery Support: Assist in the preparation and coordination of discovery, including organising and reviewing documents, drafting discovery requests and summarising responses
• Court Filings: File legal documents with courts, including electronic filings where applicable and ensure adherence to local rules and deadlines
• Calendar Management: Monitor and manage deadlines, court dates and solicitors’ schedules to ensure timely action on all cases
• Research: Conduct legal and factual research to support case development
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with partners and solicitors and the wider legal team

About You:

• Proven experience as a paralegal, ideally within a Family Department
• Proficiency in legal software and tools, including case management systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to prioritise your workload and effectively manage your time
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A compassionate and professional demeanour when dealing with sensitive client matters

If you'd like to learn more about this opportunity, contact Hannah Monk at G2 Legal.

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