Family Paralegal

Eventus Legal Recruitment is seeking a Family Law Paralegal to join an established law firm in Dorking, Surrey. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your experience within a supportive family law team dealing exclusively with privately funded cases.

The successful Family Law Paralegal in Dorking, Surrey will provide hands on support across a full range of privately funded family law matters. You will work closely with experienced solicitors and have the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge through individual training and development plans. On offer is a salary of £28,000 to £32,000 (depending on experience), 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown, training and development, pension, and parking.

Job Responsibilities

The incoming Family Law Paralegal in Dorking, Surrey will assist the family law team with a varied privately funded caseload. Duties will include:

• Supporting solicitors with divorce and civil partnership dissolution matters
• Assisting with financial remedy proceedings and financial settlements
• Supporting private children law matters, including child arrangement applications
• Assisting with separation and cohabitation matters
• Supporting cases involving domestic abuse and protective injunctions
• Assisting with pre nuptial and post nuptial agreements
• Drafting correspondence, court forms, statements and other legal documents
• Preparing court bundles and documents for hearings
• Reviewing financial disclosure and supporting documentation
• Carrying out legal research
• Liaising with clients, courts, barristers, experts and other solicitors
• Providing clients with regular progress updates
• Maintaining accurate and compliant files
• Monitoring deadlines, court directions and key dates
• Recording time and assisting with billing procedures

Person Specification

Applications are sought from Family Law Paralegals who have previous experience working within a family law department.

The successful Family Law Paralegal in Dorking, Surrey will be organised, approachable and confident communicating with clients who may be experiencing sensitive or emotionally challenging circumstances.

You will also have:

• Previous family law experience gained within a legal practice
• An understanding of privately funded family law matters
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good drafting and legal research skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• A professional and empathetic approach to client care
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems

Benefits and Rewards

The Family Law Paralegal in Dorking, Surrey will receive a the following salary and benefits package:

• Salary of £28,000 to £32,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
• Training and development opportunities
• Individual training and development plans
• Flexible start and finish times
• Parking
• Pension

About the Law Firm

The Family Law Paralegal will join an established and approachable law firm based in Dorking, Surrey.

The firm provides a broad range of legal services to individuals and organisations and is recognised for delivering thorough, efficient and sensitive advice. Its family law team takes a practical and constructive approach to resolving matters while providing clear guidance and support throughout each case.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Family Law Paralegal in Dorking, Surrey who is looking for varied privately funded work, meaningful client contact and ongoing professional development within a supportive working environment.

Next Steps

Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Family Paralegal job in Dorking, Surrey. Alternatively, if you are interested in learning about this career enhancing job opportunity, please send your CV to Richard Hatchett at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at [email removed] or contact [phone removed] for a confidential discussion. If this job is not quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.

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