Court jobs in Kingston upon Hull

James Ray Recruitment are working with a growing specialist family law firm, recognised for delivering practical, commercially minded and client-focused legal advice.

Following the successful opening of their Anlaby office, they are looking to recruit an experienced Family Law Paralegal to join their growing team. Working closely with an experienced family solicitor, you will play a key role in supporting an active caseload, providing excellent client service and contributing to the continued growth and development of the Hull office.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing office at an early stage of its growth, where you can make a meaningful contribution and help shape the future of the practice.

The role will primarily involve supporting the solicitor’s caseload and ensuring that privately paying clients receive a responsive, professional and high-quality service. For the right candidate, with the relevant experience and ability to take instructions confidently, there will also be the opportunity to manage a separate caseload under supervision, alongside the core responsibilities of the role.

They are looking for someone who is proactive, organised and client-focused, with the experience and enthusiasm to thrive in a growing specialist family law practice.

Responsibilities

The role will involve:

• Meeting clients face to face and communicating professionally by telephone and email
• Assisting with initial enquiries, client onboarding and file opening procedures
• Taking client instructions where the candidate has the appropriate experience
• Preparing attendance notes, case summaries and file notes
• Drafting correspondence, court applications, witness statements and other legal documents
• Preparing hearing bundles and briefing documents
• Filing applications and documents through the relevant HMCTS online portals
• Monitoring court directions, deadlines and hearing dates to ensure compliance
• Liaising with courts, counsel, experts, other solicitors and litigants in person
• Assisting with financial disclosure, schedules of assets and related documentation
• Maintaining accurate, up-to-date and well-organised electronic case files
• Recording time accurately and supporting the effective commercial management of privately funded files
• Contributing to the continued growth and development of the Hull office

Requirements

Applicants must have practical experience of privately funded family law work, including:

• Divorce proceedings
• Financial remedy proceedings
• Private children matters
• Applications under the Family Law Act 1996
• Using HMCTS online court portals and digital filing systems

Candidates should also have experience preparing and filing the following documents:

• Form C100 applications in private children proceedings
• Form A applications for financial remedies
• Draft financial remedy consent orders
• Form D81 statements of information
• Online divorce applications
• Form FL401 applications for non-molestation and occupation orders

Experience of preparing witness statements, hearing bundles and other documents used in family proceedings would also be advantageous.

About You

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Relevant and recent experience in family law
• A sound understanding of the procedures applicable to divorce, financial remedy, private children and Family Law Act proceedings
• Confidence in using HMCTS online services and court portals
• Strong drafting skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate and well-structured legal documents
• Excellent organisational and file-management skills
• A high level of attention to detail
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet court deadlines
• Excellent client-care, interpersonal and communication skills
• Sensitivity and professionalism when supporting clients experiencing difficult personal circumstances
• Confidence in meeting clients face to face and taking instructions where appropriate
• An understanding of time recording and the commercial requirements of privately funded legal work
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and confidence using legal case-management systems
• A professional, reliable and collaborative approach, with the ability to contribute positively to a growing team

Benefits

• Full-time or part-time working arrangements
• Competitive remuneration based on experience
• Flexible start and finish times, where operationally possible
• Regular file reviews and constructive supervision
• Direct support and guidance from an experienced family solicitor
• Access to family law colleagues across the firm’s other offices
• Administrative, compliance and operational support
• Genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression
• An additional paid day off for your birthday, on top of annual leave
• Christmas office closure in addition to annual leave entitlement
• The opportunity to accrue additional annual leave with length of service
• A workplace pension scheme
• Death-in-service cover
• A health cash plan
• 24-hour remote GP access through the health cash plan
• Discretionary rewards recognising individual achievements and contributions
• Inclusive social events for staff and their families

INDL

Pay: £28,000.00-£33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Work from home

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Anlaby, East Riding of Yorkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Family Law: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person