Job Description

Role:

Paralegal - Childcare

Office Base:

Wigan, WN3 5BA ability to combine home and office working after a period of training

Hours:

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Are you a law graduate looking for an exciting, new opportunity?

Or are you an experienced paralegal looking to accelerate in your career?

How would you like to work within our expert Family Law Team?

What about working for a well-respected, Sunday times best place to work firm who genuinely cares about your career and development?

Yes? Then we have an opportunity for you

The role:

To assist the department manager and solicitors in carrying out duties and where appropriate, to deal with clients and their affairs.


Duties to include:


Advising clients and attend meetings where appropriate. Supporting solicitors with case management, including drafting legal documents and preparing bundles. Handling client and professional enquiries via phone, email, and post. Managing new business enquiries effectively. Arranging and attend conferences with Counsel; undertake advocacy and hearings where appropriate. Organising workload to meet chargeable and non-chargeable targets under supervision. Performing administrative tasks and ensure compliance with client care and Law Society rules. Contributing to practice development through blogging and networking. Identifing and act on cross-referral opportunities within the firm.

What makes this role great?

This is an amazing opportunity to join our knowledgeable, highly regarded Family Law Team, focusing on childcare cases.


You will be engaged in varied and interesting work where you will learn all about the intricacies of Family Law. In this role you will be able to hone in on and develop fundamental skills whilst working alongside our reputable and well-respected Solicitors.

About You:

About You

We're looking for someone who is:


Pleasant, approachable, patient, and polite Highly adaptable and flexible, including with working hours Able to work independently or as part of a team Calm under pressure and thrives on challenge Committed, hard-working, and discreet in a confidential environment Interested in this area of law

Essential Requirements:

Experience or knowledge of family law/care proceedings work Strong computer literacy and research skills Excellent organisation and time management skills Outstanding communication skills both face-to-face and over the telephone

Desirable:

Law Degree (ideally 2:1 or above) or relevant work experience Experience assisting in family law, including public and private childcare cases Knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules Familiarity with Stephensons Client Complaints Rules and Client Care Procedures Understanding of family law and up-to-date legislation Experience using case management systems

We also look for individuals who embody our brand values:

approachable, flexible, inclusive, resilient, and supportive.

The Team:

Please click here for details about our Employment Law team.


and here to meet Victoria Gethin: Partner and Head of Family Law

Why Stephensons?

Stephensons is an award winning, top 150 law firm who has been accredited as a Sunday Time Best Place to Work 2025, with a strong commitment to the future growth and development of the business. With an ambitious mind set, yet approachable and down to earth attitude, Stephensons provides an exciting place for long term career development and progression. Whilst we do look for highly motivated and driven individuals, we also have a strong commitment to work life balance and flexibility.


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What else can we offer?

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Flexible working arrangements Agile/remote working Well-being package inc (financial, physical, mental and dietary heath support) Free parking Salary sacrifice pension scheme Life Assurance Competitive salary and holiday entitlement Holiday sale & purchase scheme Season ticket & travel support Payroll giving scheme Social events & clubs Internal referral scheme Retail vouchers/cashback schemes Free eye tests * Cycle to work scheme