Paralegal (Family)

National Legal Service Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join their team. You will manage your own case load, handling non-molestation and occupation orders, and prepare legal aid applications while working under the supervision of a Supervising Solicitor. The firm fosters a supportive culture focused on development and wellbeing. This role offers a hybrid work pattern along with benefits including paid study leave and pension scheme, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about family law.

Benefits

Eye care and Flu vouchers

Recruitment Recommendation Rewards

Child & Guardian First Aid Training

Group Life Assurance

Paid Study Leave

Personal Training Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in handling family law cases.
• Capability to prepare and submit legal aid applications.
• Strong communication and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Run your own case load involving non‑molestation and occupation orders.
• Work under the supervision of a Supervising Solicitor / FCILEx.
• Engage in advocacy on behalf of clients.

Skills

Experience in Family Law

Communication Skills

Advocacy Skills

Legal Aid Applications

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

Join one of the country’s fastest growing national law firms

We are currently looking for an experienced Paralegal to join our team in Birmingham.

Under the supervision of a Supervising Solicitor / FCILEx, you will have the opportunity to run your own case load, consisting of non‑molestation orders, occupation orders and private children matters. This will include the preparation and submission of Legal Aid applications and carrying out your own advocacy.

NLS believe Public Law is a calling and we’re committed to having a visible impact on domestic abuse in the UK, providing positive change in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and those we interact with on behalf of the Firm.

NLS set a supportive culture of development, wellbeing and collaboration and seek candidates who want a career in Public Law, from the start of your career, through to qualification and beyond.

If you are interested, we are keen to hear from you.

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Monday – Friday 9.30am – 5.30pm

Location: Birmingham
2 days Office – More if required
3 days Home

Benefits:

• 22 days
• 8 days bank holiday
• Additional Days with service
• Company Sick Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee (Personal) Domestic Abuse and Family Law Support

Perks:

• Eye care and Flu vouchers
• Recruitment Recommendation Rewards
• Child & Guardian First Aid Training
• Group Life Assurance
• Paid Study Leave
• Personal Training Allowance

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Our people are the key to our success. We'd like to share some of their stories with you.

A lot of firms I’ve worked for talked about ‘playing hard and working hard’ and this normally translated to no work/life balance. NLS is an employee centric responsible and mature employer that believes in ‘developing & nurturing hard’. You are important to your management team, your wellbeing is paramount. Do the best for your clients and NLS will do it’s best for you.

It's a great place to work with lots of opportunities for progression. I also work with a fantastic team of people who are passionate about what they do. The company is growing and the future is full of great opportunities. If you are looking for a rewarding career in family law, NLS is a great place to be.

As cliché as this may sound, National Legal Service Solicitors is a great company to work for. Their ethos & support for their employees nationally, is commendable. Their success story speaks volumes and this is all down to great management and teams working together as a family.

Nadia Butt

It has been a fresh challenge, working with other committed supervisors, and a great team. We have worked hard to achieve protection for many women and men. There are frequent problems to overcome which make the job more interesting and provide fresh challenges. We work hard for our clients and the team as a whole.

Bridget Barford

National Legal Service

Who We Are

A leading Family, Child Care and Domestic Abuse firm conducting both private and legal aid work to diverse client base. From humble beginnings in Aldgate we now operate across 20 offices nationwide and are the largest legal aid provider for domestic abuse cases in England

Competence and Experience

Our Strengths say they would recommend us. We aim to change each client’s life for the better, assisting with family disputes and legal problems which may be beyond the reach of legal professionals who are not experienced in this complex and specialised arena.