Family Paralegal | 12 months experience | Nottinghamshire | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

An established and highly regarded law firm in Nottinghamshire is looking for a Family Paralegal to join it’s growing team. This is more than a traditional support role. You'll become a trusted part of a department that works closely with individuals and families during some of the most important and sensitive periods of their lives.

Whether you're already working in Family Law or looking to further develop your experience, this is an opportunity to learn from experienced practitioners, take on meaningful responsibility, and be part of a team that genuinely supports one another.

What makes this role different?
This firm believes that great Family Law is about more than legal expertise. It's about empathy, communication, and guiding clients through challenging circumstances with confidence and understanding. You'll work closely with fee earners on a broad range of family matters, gaining hands-on experience while being encouraged to develop your own skills and career ambitions.

The Role
Your day-to-day work will include:
• Supporting solicitors with a varied caseload of family matters
• Drafting correspondence, court documents and legal forms
• Preparing court bundles and hearing documentation
• Communicating with clients, courts, barristers and external agencies
• Assisting with Legal Aid applications and CCMS administration where required
• Conducting legal research and file management tasks
• Ensuring exceptional levels of client care throughout the process
• Playing an active role within a close-knit and collaborative team

Who They're Looking For
The ideal candidate will be someone who enjoys building relationships, takes pride in producing high-quality work, and understands the importance of providing reassurance to clients when they need it most.

You'll likely have:
• Previous experience as a Family Paralegal or Legal Assistant
• Exposure to Legal Aid matters and CCMS processes (beneficial but not essential)
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication and drafting abilities
• A compassionate and professional approach to client care
• A genuine interest in building a long-term career within Family Law

What's in it for You?
Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from:
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Life assurance scheme
• Employee wellbeing and assistance programme
• Access to counselling and GP services
• Career progression and professional development opportunities
• A supportive management team that invests in its people
• A positive and collaborative working environment

Why Join?
Not every Family Law role offers the chance to be part of a team where people genuinely enjoy working together and supporting one another. This firm has built a strong reputation through its commitment to both its clients and its staff.

If you're looking for a role where you'll be valued, trusted, and given room to grow, this could be the perfect next step in your legal career.

Contact Alicia Forde on 0121 454 1004 or email alicia.forde@enllegal.co.uk quoting Job Ref: 215306083

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