Job Title: Family Paralegal (Public)
Location: Worcester
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Firm
A well-established and reputable regional law firm with a strong presence across the Midlands is seeking a dedicated Family Paralegal to join its growing team in Worcester. The firm is known for delivering high-quality legal services with a client-focused approach and offers a supportive and collaborative working environment.
The Role
This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a busy public family law team specialising in childcare matters. You will support solicitors representing parents and other parties in care proceedings and related applications, much of which is legally aided.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting fee earners with a caseload of public law children matters, including care proceedings, supervision orders, emergency protection orders, and adoption-related applications
- Supporting cases funded by legal aid, including assisting with Legal Aid Agency applications and compliance
- Drafting correspondence, statements, court applications, and other legal documents
- Preparing court bundles and trial documentation in accordance with court directions
- Liaising with clients, counsel, local authorities, experts, and court staff
- Attending client meetings, conferences with counsel, and hearings where appropriate, taking detailed notes
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date file records in line with regulatory and legal aid requirements
- Providing general administrative and case management support to the team.
Requirements
- Previous experience in family law, ideally within public law children work
- Familiarity with care proceedings and Legal Aid Agency processes is highly desirable
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines
- Excellent communication skills and a sensitive, professional approach when dealing with vulnerable clients
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Good IT skills, including experience with case management systems
- A genuine interest in pursuing a career in family law, particularly publicly funded wor
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for career progression and professional development
- Supportive and friendly team environment
- Exposure to high-quality and varied family law work
If this is of interest, please get in touch with Rory Brand at Simpson Judge today for a highly confidential chat.