Family Paralegal, Douglas Scott

Douglas Scott

Location:
United Kingdom, Ashton-under-Lyme

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

23500.00 - 28500.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

Our client is seeking a motivated and experienced Paralegal to join their Family Law Department. This role is ideal for a paralegal with prior experience in family law and an interest in progressing toward qualification (including Training Contract opportunities). The successful candidate will provide essential legal and administrative support across a range of family law matters.

Job Responsibility:

Assisting with new client enquiries and initial assessments
Supporting legal surgery sessions within the department
Undertaking fee-earning work under appropriate supervision
Handling administrative tasks related to client matters
Preparing and submitting Legal Aid funding applications
Contributing to marketing and business development efforts, including networking with local referral agencies

Requirements:

Previous experience in family law is essential
Familiarity with the Legal Aid scheme is highly desirable
Strong communication, organisational, and client care skills
Ability to work well within a team and under supervision
Interest in pursuing further legal qualifications welcomed

What we offer:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Loyalty holiday scheme and holiday purchase option
Auto-enrolment pension scheme
Annual discretionary bonus scheme
Non-contributory death-in-service benefit
Paycare health scheme
Flexi-lunch policy and enhanced sick pay

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 12, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Family Paralegal