Vacancy: Care Proceedings Paralegal

Join Us as a Care Proceedings Paralegal

Are you ready to jump into the world of care proceedings and make a real difference for children and families? If you’re organised, love a challenge, and want to grow your legal career, we want you on our team! 

What You’ll Actually Do (No Fluff!): 

• Be the first point of contact: Assist with new client queries. 
• Get hands-on in court: Arrange and attend appointments, court hearings, and meetings with clients— sometimes at court, sometimes at our offices, sometimes elsewhere.
• Draft the essentials: Prepare Notices of Issue, Notices of Acting, Delegated Functions, Statements, Applications, and all sorts of legal forms (with support from your supervisor). 
• Support the team: Help Fee Earners move cases forward, chase evidence, review statements, and keep everything on track. 
• Keep the wheels turning: Maintain a super-organised diary for court dates, deadlines, and timetables. 
• Communicate effectively: Work with Counsel, medical experts, and other professionals to get the best outcomes for clients. 
• Stay compliant: Make sure everything you do meets Legal Aid Agency, SRA, and Specialist Quality Mark standards. 
• Wrap it up: Prepare files for billing and closure, making sure all documents and financials are in order. • Pitch in: here at A&N care we all help out where needed – it’s what helps to make our firm so special 

What You’ll Need: 

• Skills: Logical, analytical, and a great communicator (written and spoken). Outstanding organisational skills are a must! 
• Knowledge: Solid grounding in Family Law and Legal Aid. 
• Experience: You’ve worked in family law/child proceedings before (essential). Experience with electronic case management systems and local authority processes is a bonus. 

Why You’ll Love It Here: 

• You’ll get real responsibility from day one.
• Every day is different—no two cases are the same! 
• You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team that values your growth. 
• We offer ongoing training and development to help you reach your career goals. 
• You’ll make a genuine impact on families and children who need it most. 

Ready to start your career in care proceedings? Apply now by sending your CV and cover letter to Jackie Fry at jf@caresolicitors.com and let’s make a difference together!