Family Paralegal
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 private law children, and domestic abuse matters
- Sitting behind counsel on hearings
- Assisting with case loads
- Liaising with clients and providing advice
- Speaking to new enquiries and taking initial details
- Drafting applications/statements and other legal documentation
- General legal administrative support including typing through digital dictation
- Assisting with legal aid applications/billing
- Reception cover for holidays and lunchtime cover
The ideal candidate for this role must have the following:
- Previous experience in private law children and domestic abuse
- 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
Details
Location: Sutton-in-Ashfield
Salary: Dependent upon experience
End date: 28/04/25
Reporting To: Head of Department
Working Hours: 09:00am - 17:00pm 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.