Family Paralegal
- Ilford, Greater London
- £25,000-27,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Preparing bundles and court documents
- Drafting witness statements, correspondence, and instructions to experts
- Attending court and supporting clients
- Managing case files and analysing complex documents
- Liaising with clients, counsel, and professionals
- Legal aid funding administration
- As your experience grows, you’ll be given opportunities for greater responsibility.
- Strong academic qualifications to degree level
- Genuine interest in pursuing a legal career in children law, with a clear motivation to qualify as a solicitor
- Demonstrated commitment to social justice or working with vulnerable clients
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly and persuasively
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and an ability to absorb large volumes of information
- Proactive, self-motivated and organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Emotionally intelligent and resilient, able to work empathetically with clients facing distressing or sensitive issues
- Collaborative team player, who contributes positively to team culture and supports colleagues
- Excellent time management and IT literacy
- Willingness to take on responsibility early and grow within the firm, including interest in applying for a training contract or qualifying via SQE
- Previous paralegal or legal work experience
- Knowledge of Legal Aid Agency procedures and experience with CCMS (Client and Cost Management System)
- Interest in access to justice and the wider social impact of family law
- Demonstrated commitment to social justice and an understanding of the importance of publicly funded legal work
- Experience working with vulnerable or marginalised clients, in legal or non-legal contexts
- Completion (or part-completion) of SQE or LPC
- Additional language skills