Graduate Paralegal - Public Family / Care

Where

Leamington Spa

What

Legal

Type

Permanent

Salary

£25,000 per annum

Graduate Opportunity

Suitable for a law graduate who can demonstrate a genuine interest in Public Family Law/Care work

About the firm

Our client is a well-established, multi-service, regional law firm, with a close-knit network of offices throughout the Midlands. Established over 40 years ago, the firm has steadily grown their close-knit office network, giving them a great local presence, an excellent reputation, and a loyal client following.

As a graduate, if job security, training, and career development are important to you, this is without a doubt, the perfect firm to join. They invest heavily in training and development, offering clear career pathways from paralegal to solicitor, providing excellent mentoring and support from experienced colleagues and management. They hold the Law Society's Children Law Accreditation recognised by the Legal Aid Agency as well as Lexcel accreditation and recognition by the Legal 500.

What you'll be doing

The role will involve:

• Supporting fee earners in the Public Family Law/Care team
• Liaising with clients in person, by telephone, and by email
• Drafting correspondence and legal documents relating to family care matters, including briefs, court documents, attendance notes, and statements of evidence
• Attending to clients at court with counsel
• Diary management and appointment making
• Providing general administrative support

Who we're looking for

Suitable candidates will have:

• A law degree (ideally incorporating family/care-related electives)
• Experience of working in a Family Care department of a law firm, handling legal aid matters (preferred but not essential)
• A positive approach to client care
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work well as part of a team
• The ability to handle sensitive situations in a professional manner
• A full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle

What's on offer

This is a full-time permanent job, working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The role will be office-based. A wealth of on-the-job training will be provided, with more formal training/qualification routes supported after 12-18 months' employment.

Benefits include:

• 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) plus UK bank holidays
• 2 extra days' paid leave over the Christmas shutdown period
• Your birthday off (from year two)
• Holiday buy/sell scheme (up to 5 days)
• Company sick pay and pension
• Discounted legal fees
• Simply Health plan and Virtual GP access
• 3x salary life assurance
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Community involvement and charity events
• Excellent career prospects
• An opportunity to build your future in a forward-thinking firm that genuinely values its people

Note: Salary stated is given as a guideline in line with market rate and will be wholly commensurate with experience and qualifications.