FAMILY LAW PARALEGAL
9 days ago
Southport
FAMILY LAW PARALEGAL \n SOUTHPORT \n £26-32K DOE \n SOLICITOR TRAINING CONTRACTS \n Our clients Southport office is seeking a proactive, organised, and dedicated Paralegal to join their Family Law team. \n In this role, you will provide vital support across a diverse range of family law matters, working alongside fee earners handling both contested and non-contested proceedings. This position offers excellent exposure to private family law, with clear progression toward handling increasingly independent tasks and challenging fee-earning casework. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Case Preparation & Court Bundling: Collate, redact, and index Court bundles, witness statements, and trial documentation in strict compliance with Family Court directions and deadlines.\n, • Court Attendance: Attend hearings in person and remotely alongside fee earners or Counsel, taking comprehensive, accurate formal notes and assisting with client management.\n, • Client & Third-Party Liaison: Act as a professional point of contact for clients, opposing solicitors, barristers’ chambers, and expert witnesses via telephone, email, and in-person meetings.\n, • Legal Administration & Compliance: Manage electronic and physical file organization, open/close matters, complete compliance checks, and support the team with routine billing and financial administration.\n, • Legal Research & Drafting: Conduct targeted legal research and prepare drafts of standard correspondence, forms, and basic pleadings.\n\n About You \n\n • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines under pressure.\n, • High attention to detail and accuracy in written work.\n, • Professional, empathetic communication skills suited to sensitive family law scenarios.\n, • Solid IT literacy, including good typing skills and familiarity with digital dictation and legal practice management software.\n, • Punctual, dependable, and eager to learn.\n\n What the company offers \n\n • Strong salary\n, • Exceptionally supportive environment\n, • Solicitor Training Contracts\n, • Career Progression\n, • Happy working life\n\n If you feel you are a strong fit for this role, please apply with your CV and a member of our team will be in touch as soon as possible.