Paralegal - Family/Child Care

Job Title: Paralegal - Family/Child Care
Salary: £22,222 - £23,000
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire,
Contract: Permanent, Full time

Role Overview & Key Responsibilities:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to support a team of experienced solicitors and legal executives. In this hybrid administrative and paralegal role, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality legal services through a blend of administrative support and legal assistance. Your day-to-day duties will include:

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  Drafting and dispatching correspondence to clients, counsel, and other key stakeholders
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  Assisting in the preparation of legal documents, including contracts, witness statements, and court bundles
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  Conducting basic legal research under the supervision of solicitors
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  General office tasks such as filing, scanning, and photocopying legal documents
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  Transferring files and relevant case information to the billing department
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  Managing and coordinating team diaries, court deadlines, and client appointments
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  Updating and maintaining accurate case files within the case management system
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  Handling incoming phone calls, emails, and post in a professional and timely manner
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  Arranging travel and accommodation for client meetings and court hearings as required
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  Ensuring compliance with confidentiality standards and legal procedures

This position is ideal for someone looking to gain practical experience in a legal environment with the opportunity to develop key paralegal skills.

Employee Benefits Package:

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  28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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  Additional time off during the office closure over Christmas
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  Annual performance-based bonus
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  Bonus for fee-earning staff
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  Regular contractual salary reviews
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  Company pension scheme
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  Flexible hybrid working arrangements