Family Law Paralegal - Hampstead (North London)

About us:

Since 1976, Streathers has been advising individuals, businesses, and charities on a wide variety of legal matters. We are a rapidly growing, boutique London law firm building long-standing relationships with our colleagues and clients and are known for our work in commercial and residential property, private client legal advice, corporate and commercial law, litigation, employment law and family law.

We have offices in Highgate, Hampstead, Crouch End and we have recently opened in Angel. We have a resolute and knowledgeable team of solicitors, who are specialists in their field. We offer a friendly yet professional approach and first-class level of service. We understand that our clients may be seeking guidance at some of the most challenging and stressful times in their lives. That is why we lead with kindness, patience, and a determination to bring about the best outcome for them.

Our commercial success is reinforced by our unique culture. We have been certified as Great Place To Work last year. This prestigious award is based on what current employees say about their experience working at the firm and the survey results showed we outscored the average of other certified firms in the legal profession, with 98% of employees saying you are made to feel welcome when joining the company. You would be part of a growing team and firm that is widely respected across London and beyond.

We actively encourage colleagues to get involved in various social and networking opportunities across our offices and look to hire people who are team players, who value and support their own and their colleagues' individualism and wellbeing.

We are seeking to hire an outstanding Paralegal to join our Family team based in the Hampstead office. You will be supporting a growing practice by assisting multiple fee earners in running a variety of cases including divorce, financial remedy proceedings and private children law matters.

To be successful in this role, you will be highly motivated and eager to learn, intelligent and commercial and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe and Outlook. You will also be an effective multi-tasker who thrives in a busy, team-oriented environment.

• Following training, being responsible for submitting and keeping track of divorce and financial remedy proceedings via the online court portal.

• Preparing court bundles and other basic documents for court.

• Preparing first drafts of documents and forms in respect of divorce, finances and children matters.

• Assisting with general administrative tasks including opening files, preparing invoices and calling the court.

• Liaising with counsel chambers.

• Researching Family law and practice and assisting with updates.

• Weekdays from 9.30am to 5.30pm with an hour lunch break.

• Excellent telephone manner.

• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, organisational and administrative skills.

• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Must be experienced at multi-tasking, managing time sensitive documents and taking responsibility for delegated tasks.

• Must have A - C grade GCSE's and A Levels.

• Must have obtained a 2:1 or 1st class undergraduate degree and either completed the LPC or planning to undertake the LPC/SQE.

• Prior experience in a Paralegal, Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant role is advantageous.

• An extremely friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment.

• An extensive wellbeing programme with an exceptional range of initiatives and benefits such as the Employee Assistance Programme. This offers all colleagues generous access to professional services to help with wellbeing and mental health.

• A generous annual leave offering, including 25 days holiday a year; plus, birthdays and the period between Christmas and New Year.

• Hybrid and flexible working (where the role permits).

• Access to our Life Assurance Scheme which offers financial support to loved ones in the event of an employee's death (4 x the employee's salary).

• Private medical insurance provided by Bupa.

• Pension contributions as per the Streathers Pension Scheme - Streathers contribute 3% of gross salary and employees contribute 5%.

• Monthly socials funded by Streathers.

• An annual holiday with the Streathers team subsidised by Streathers.

• Generous parental leave.

• Paid sabbatical leave after 10 years of employment.

• Bicycle funding as part of the Cycle to Work scheme.

• A generous employee referral scheme.

• Discretionary performance-based bonus opportunities.

• Training opportunities.

• Paid volunteering opportunities.

• Paid optical care.