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VACANCY FOR FAMILY LAW PARALEGAL – LEEDS

Salary: Negotiable: dependent upon experience

Location: Park Row, Leeds

Job Type: Permanent / Flexible Working / Full Time

Contact: kelly.thickett@hallbrown.co.uk

We are currently looking to recruit a Family Law Paralegal to join us on a permanent basis.  The opportunity has arisen to join our exciting, motivated, dynamic and inclusive company at our offices based on Park Row, Leeds.

The role would involve assisting a range of fee earners in Leeds and across the firm who are experts in their field so is an excellent learning opportunity. The role would also involve supporting the Head of Mediation with her mediation practice including high net worth mediations, hybrid mediations and child inclusive mediation.

The ideal candidate must have:

  • Excellent academics with a law degree or equivalent, and an understanding of family law
  • Excellent inter-personal skills and understanding of the importance of outstanding client care
  • Ability to work independently and prioritise caseload where necessary
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Previous paralegal or equivalent experience would be preferred, but is not essential.

This position offers excellent salary (dependent on experience), benefits, career progression and development opportunities.

If you are interested and require more information about the full job description and person specification and/or would like to apply, please email kelly.thickett@hallbrown.co.uk.

The closing date for this application is 29 March 2024.

Hall Brown Family Law is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We will offer an automatic interview to candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role and have a disability under the Equality Act 2010.

Please note that upon acceptance of an offer of employment all successful applicants are required to undergo a Basic Disclosure for unspent convictions, an adverse financial check and an ID check, amongst other pre-employment checks.

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Hall Brown is committed to offering the opportunity of undertaking work experience at all its locations as it understands the importance to gain an insight for those interested in working in this area and developing future skills.

Should you be interested in applying, please either apply in writing or by email to Eve Fitzpatrick  (Eve.fitzpatrick@hallbrown.co.uk) together with a covering letter and CV.

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