Paralegal – Family Department
Salary:
Closing date: 17/03/2025
We are looking for an enthusiastic paralegal to join our award winning Family team. This is a great opportunity to work alongside and learn from a team of experienced solicitors covering a full range of family work.
Your work as a family paralegal will mainly consist of assisting the solicitors in the team by dealing/speaking with existing and new clients, drafting documents, reading and summarising documents e.g. medical notes, contact records, police disclosure, attending court with counsel and working on Legal Aid applications.
We expect a pro-active approach, excellent client care skills, efficient working and attention to detail. The role will require you to work as an individual and as part of a team.
Experience is desirable but not essential, training will be provided.
Please note that there will be an opportunity to apply for a training contract starting in October 2025. Candidates must have completed the LPC or SQE 1 before applying.
Application is by CV and covering letter (see below).
Please note that you will be required to work in the office for your probationary period to ensure you settle in, however going forward you will have the option to work from home 40% of the time.
This is a full time (35 hours per week), permanent role which will be based at our Newcastle office.
Job description and person specification below.
JOB DESCRIPTION – Paralegal (Family)
PERSON SPECIFICATION – Paralegal (Family)
We value our staff highly and offer excellent support, training and career progression, flexible working practices and a friendly environment. A full list of the benefits on offer can be found on our careers page.
Right to Work in the U.K. is essential.
We are not accepting applications via agency for this role.
