Family Law Assistant

Role: Family Law Assistant Location: Derby, Derbyshire Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 Contract: Full time/Part time, PermanentAre you an experienced Legal Assistant or Career Paralegal looking to build a long-term career in family law? An established and highly regarded law firm in Derby is looking to recruit a dedicated Legal Assistant / Career Paralegal to join its busy and supportive Family Law team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in delivering exceptional client service, and is looking to develop their expertise within a respected specialist practice.

Working closely with experienced Family Solicitors, you will provide comprehensive support across a varied caseload of privately funded family matters. This is a hands-on position offering genuine responsibility and the opportunity to become an integral part of the team. Your responsibilities will include:

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• Assisting fee earners with a range of family law matters, including divorce, financial remedy, private children matters and cohabitation disputes.
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• Preparing legal documents, court bundles and correspondence.
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• Managing client enquiries with professionalism and empathy.
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• Liaising with clients, courts, barristers and other professionals.
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• Maintaining accurate case files and ensuring compliance with internal procedures.
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• Supporting fee earners throughout the lifecycle of cases.
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• General administrative and case management duties.
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The successful candidate will ideally have:

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• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal within Family Law.
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• A genuine interest in developing a long-term career in family law.
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• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
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• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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• A compassionate and professional approach when dealing with clients.
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• High attention to detail and a proactive attitude.
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• Experience using case management systems would be advantageous.
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In return, you'll join a friendly, collaborative and well-respected firm that genuinely invests in its people. The successful candidate can expect:

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• A competitive salary based on experience.
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• Ongoing training and career development.
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• A supportive and approachable team culture.
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• High-quality work within a well-established Family Law department.
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• Long-term career progression opportunities.
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• Excellent employee benefits package.
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If you're looking for your next opportunity within Family Law and want to join a firm where your contribution will be recognised and valued, we'd love to hear from you.Contact Miles Lomas at CRA on , for more information.