Reed
Paralegal – Family Department
- Annual Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 (DOE)
- Location: Guildford
- Job Type: Full-time
A highly regarded Legal 500 firm is seeking a Paralegal to join its established Family Department in Guildford. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with a genuine interest in family law to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking team.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Supporting fee earners on a range of family matters including divorce, financial remedies, and child arrangements.
- Drafting documents, correspondence, and court forms.
- Preparing bundles and assisting with case management.
- Conducting legal research and liaising with clients and third parties.
- Providing general administrative support to the wider team.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Law degree (essential).
- Demonstrable interest in Family Law.
- Previous family law or litigation experience (desirable).
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and client care skills.
Benefits:
- Financial:
- Salary up to £28,000 (DOE).
- Annual bonus scheme (up to 7%).
- 5% employer pension contribution.
- Death in service (4x salary).
- Interest-free season ticket loan.
- Staff discounts (including Conveyancing).
- Electric Vehicle scheme.
- Shopping discount portal.
- Work-Life:
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
- Buy/sell annual leave.
- Hybrid working.
- Enhanced family leave policies.
- Volunteering day.
- Health & Wellbeing:
- Private medical cover.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Discounted gym membership & health screening.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Regular social events.
- Development:
- Structured performance reviews and career development support.
To apply for this Paralegal position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in family law. For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with Mark Watts at Reed Recruitment, your local legal recruitment specialist.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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