Kingsley Napley
Family Paralegal (6-Month Fixed Term Contract)
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Family Paralegal (6-Month Fixed Term Contract)
Location: London
Contract: 6-Month Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 9:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday
This is a great opportunity to join a highly regarded Family Law team on a 6-month fixed-term contract, supporting lawyers on a broad range of family matters while gaining valuable hands-on experience in a leading legal environment.
About the Role
We are seeking an organised and proactive Family Paralegal to join our busy Family team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an aspiring legal professional to develop their experience within a specialist Family Law practice, working closely with lawyers, clients, counsel, and the courts.
You will play a key role in supporting the team with case management, legal administration, research, and document preparation, ensuring matters progress efficiently and clients receive an exceptional service.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing electronic and hard-copy hearing bundles and papers for counsel
- Collating financial disclosure documentation and assisting with the preparation of Forms E
- Drafting correspondence and legal documents
- Conducting legal research to support ongoing cases
- Attending client meetings, conferences with counsel, and court hearings
- Liaising with clients, counsel, clerks, courts, and third parties
- Supporting billing processes and departmental administration
- Assisting with file management and maintaining case records
- Providing administrative support to colleagues across the Family team
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About You
We're looking for someone who has:
- Previous experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant within a legal environment
- A genuine interest in Family Law and current developments within the sector
- Experience preparing court bundles and legal documentation
- Strong organisation and prioritisation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
- The ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Confidence using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
- A professional, positive, and collaborative approach
Why Apply?
This role offers the opportunity to:
- Gain hands-on experience within a respected Family Law team
- Attend client meetings, court hearings, and conferences with counsel
- Develop your drafting, research, and case management skills
- Work alongside experienced legal professionals on a varied caseload
- Build valuable experience for future qualification and legal career progression
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Benefits
At Kingsley Napley, we believe in rewarding our people and supporting their wellbeing. We offer:
- Hybrid working
- Pension scheme with firm contributions
- Life assurance, permanent health insurance, private medical insurance, and dental insurance
- Annual salary review, promotion opportunities, and discretionary performance award
- 24/7 available Employee Assistance & Therapy programme
- 6 free 1:1 therapy sessions through Self Space
- Cycle to work scheme and in-office bike storage, season ticket loan
- Health screenings
- Holiday buy/sell/bank
- Retail & technology vouchers
- GymFlex: discounted gym rates, wellness subsidy, gym loan
- Holiday accrual with length of service
- Time off for good causes
Why KN?
Whilst we are very proud of the work we do, it is our people who are the key to our success. KN takes wellness and wellbeing very seriously, and we have a number of initiatives and programmes in place to ensure that our people feel included, happy, and motivated at work. We look for passionate, committed, and diverse ‘team players’ whose core values align with ours.
Kingsley Napley is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
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