Vacancy

Family Paralegal

Start Date:  ASAP

Reporting to: Head of Department

Office: Sutton in Ashfield

Hours of Work: 9.00am – 5.00pm with an hour for lunch

Benefits: Workplace Pension Scheme, 21 days holiday plus holiday purchase scheme, plus bank holidays, plus 4 extra days over Christmas when the offices close.

Salary: £20,000 – £24,000 dependent upon experience

Due to ongoing expansion, we are currently looking to recruit a Family paralegal for our busy Sutton Office.

The role would mainly be assisting with caseloads concerning children matters and domestic abuse.

Roles & Responsibilities: -

• Providing support on child protection, childcare, and domestic abuse matters
• Sitting behind counsel on trials
• Assisting with complex case loads
• Liaising with clients and providing advice
• Attending PLO meetings
• Drafting applications/statements and other legal documentation
• General legal administrative support
• Assisting with legal aid applications/billing

The ideal candidate for this role must have the following:

• Previous experience in child care law
• Experience with CCMS
• A strong desire to learn
• Enthusiastic and ambitious
• Hardworking
• Organised
• Adaptable and accommodating
• A smart and tidy appearance
• Excellent attention to detail
• IT competent
• Excellent timekeeping and attendance

Should you wish to be considered for this role, please apply to Rebecca Truscott at rtruscott@hopkins-solicitors.co.uk