MPJ Recruitment Ltd
Care / Family Paralegal
Location: Luton Office / Hybrid
Salary: £25,500 – £30,000 DOE
Hours: 35 hours per week
Join a Leading National Law Firm
MPJ Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a highly regarded national law firm, renowned for its supportive culture, flexible approach to working and genuine commitment to developing its people.
As the firm continues to grow, they're looking for an experienced Care / Family Paralegal to join their established team in Luton. If you have experience within Childcare or Family Law and are looking to take the next step in your legal career with a firm that truly invests in its employees, this could be the perfect opportunity.
The Role
- Working alongside experienced solicitors, you'll play a key role in supporting a varied caseload of Care matters, helping to deliver an exceptional service to clients while gaining exposure to high-quality legal work.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting solicitors with a busy caseload of Care matters.
- Managing client enquiries, appointments and ongoing communications.
- Preparing legal documents, court applications and correspondence.
- Opening and maintaining case files, ensuring compliance and conflict checks are completed accurately.
- Liaising with Counsel, experts and external agencies to keep matters progressing smoothly.
- Assisting with trial preparation, court bundles and Legal Aid administration.
- Attending client meetings and court hearings when required, taking clear and accurate attendance notes.
- Maintaining case management systems and providing general administrative support to the team.
About You
We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and passionate about family law. You'll ideally have:
- Previous experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant within Childcare, Care or Family Law.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A keen eye for detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Confident IT skills, including experience using legal case management systems.
- Experience using the Legal Aid Agency CCMS portal would be advantageous but isn't essential.
What's in It for You?
Alongside joining a respected and supportive firm, you'll benefit from:
- 26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
- Your birthday off after one year's service.
- Hybrid and flexible working.
- Company pension scheme.
- Medicash Health Plan.
- Performance-related bonus opportunities.
- Regular team social events.
- Ongoing training, professional development and clear career progression.
If you're looking for a firm where you'll be valued, supported and given every opportunity to develop your career, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your legal career.
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