Family/Childcare Paralegal

Our client’s expanding family team is looking to recruit a Family Paralegal to be based in Huddersfield. The successful candidate would be joining a supportive and collegiate team which prides itself upon its ability to deliver a tailored service to all of its’ clients. You will provide support to Childcare Fee Earners in the family department – dealing with private and publicly funded matters.

Responsibilities will include:

• Liaising with clients.
• Preparing outgoing post.
• Drafting, amendment and formatting of legal documents in word and excel.
• Data input of new clients and contacts into the SOS database of clients and contacts.
• File opening and closure on the case management system.

You will need:  

• A minimum of 12 months experience of working in a family department and ideally childcare law experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy and excellent client care standards.
• Willingness to learn and broaden areas of expertise.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good typing skills.

Competitive salary and benefits package including; bonus scheme, pension scheme, hybrid working, life insurance, 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays.

Fantastic progression opportunities and a great place to work – they pride themselves on their work/life balance and client care.