Job Title: Family Paralegal (Public)

Location: Worcester

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Firm

A well-established and reputable regional law firm with a strong presence across the Midlands is seeking a dedicated Family Paralegal to join its growing team in Worcester. The firm is known for delivering high-quality legal services with a client-focused approach and offers a supportive and collaborative working environment.

The Role

This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a busy public family law team specialising in childcare matters. You will support solicitors representing parents and other parties in care proceedings and related applications, much of which is legally aided.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting fee earners with a caseload of public law children matters, including care proceedings, supervision orders, emergency protection orders, and adoption-related applications Supporting cases funded by legal aid, including assisting with Legal Aid Agency applications and compliance Drafting correspondence, statements, court applications, and other legal documents Preparing court bundles and trial documentation in accordance with court directions Liaising with clients, counsel, local authorities, experts, and court staff Attending client meetings, conferences with counsel, and hearings where appropriate, taking detailed notes Maintaining accurate ...