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Family Paralegal | Care

Employer
Clayton Legal
Location
England, County Durham, Stockton-on-Tees
Salary
£20000 - £25000 per annum
Closing date
25 Oct 2021
Reference
51221

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Practice area
Children law, Family
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
PQE
1 year
Position
Paralegal
Sector
Private practice

Job Details

Our client one of the largest law firms in Teesside are seeking an additional Family Paralegal to join the team in Stockton, due to expansion. They are a busy and growing highly regarded family team whose work is all publicly funded. You will assist on the full range of publicly funded family matters, including divorce, domestic violence and private law children matters.

The role

The role will include progressing client matters efficiently and running an independent caseload of family matters. You will advise clients, prepare applications, represent clients at hearings and be committed to self-developing your skills and expertise in this area.

Our client has a large Family team, together with an open-door policy which means this is a great opportunity to join a team of Family law specialists who can share their wealth of experience. They are ideally seeking a Family Paralegal with at least 2 years' experience, who can hit the ground running, though supervision will be provided.

As the newly appointed Paralegal you will need:

*At least 2 years' experience of working as a Paralegal within Family Law- Preferably Legal Aid.

Experience of handling a caseload of publicly funded family matters essential - divorce, injunctions and private law children matters

To possess high standards of client care and organisational skills.

Good organisational and team working skills.

Strong IT skills.

Our client offers an attractive salary package, including pension, and excellent long-term career prospects.

If this is a role that sounds of interest to you, please send your CV across to Laura Baron at Clayton Legal on the link provided or alternatively call Clayton Legal to enquire about other opportunities. Please ensure before applying you have the prerequisite experience outlined above.

Clayton Legal recruits for law firms and In-House departments across the UK. Based in the Northwest, our pedigree and service levels give those looking to move in the legal market and law firms looking to recruit a refreshingly different recruitment experience. You will work with experienced professionals, dedicated to your success. Look at our web site www.clayton-legal.co.uk for our latest blogs and legal news and to keep up to date with current vacancies.

Company

With long-established, and trusted relationships across a client base that includes Legal 500, Top 200, Regional and Boutique law firms, our team are passionate about driving service excellence across the business and impacting the careers, and lives, of legal talent across the country.

What we specialise in

We cover the length and breadth of the UK from Lancashire to London, Hampshire to Hull, and we recruit at all levels including; Partners, Solicitors, Paralegals, Legal Support Staff including Legal Cashiers, Legal IT, Marketing and Business Development and general administration.

We place legal professionals across the full spectrum of practice areas and specialisms, including:

  • Property – Residential, Commercial, Real Estate
  • Litigation, Civil and Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution
  • Corporate & Commercial
  • Employment
  • Personal Injury Including all areas of Negligence
  • Private Client including Trusts, Wills & Probate
  • Family
  • Compliance and Regulatory
  • Banking
  • Cost Lawyers
  • Practice Management/Legal Cashiers

Our regional teams ensure that firms are guaranteed local and regional focus whilst having access to a national talent pool of opportunities. Our teams are focused in:-

  • The North West
  • Yorkshire /Humberside and Scotland
  • The West and East Midlands 
  • London and the Home Counties
  • The South West

Why Clayton Legal?

  • We’re genuinely experts in our field servicing the length and breadth of the UK, our knowledge of the local, regional and national legal market is unparalleled.
  • We give the personal touch – our Consultants are personable, yet committed – you can rest assured you’re dealing with a person throughout the process and not just a name at the end of a line.
  • We are often instructed on unique opportunities in the market that you won’t find on job boards.
  • We add value where we know it’s needed – with general career advice, top tips and resources through every step of the journey.
  • Expert career advice guiding you through every step of the journey to secure your next career move including expert advice on salary, interview capability, offer management through our regular contact.
  • We provide regular market information including salary data and bespoke reports.

We take our role in the placing of legal professionals into their dream jobs extremely seriously, understanding implicitly the importance of listening to requirements, working in their best interest at all times, and giving them the tools and resources, they need at every step of the journey – for a successful outcome for all parties.

So, if you’re an ambitious candidate looking to make your next move, we’re here to help. Visit our website www.clayton-legal.co.uk or email us at enquiries@clayton-legal.co.uk

 

 

 

 

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