Join JS Legal Recruitment Ltd in Wickford as a Family Paralegal, supporting a busy Family department within a respected multi-office Essex law firm. If you enjoy client-focused work and want to develop your career in family law locally, this is a fantastic opportunity with supportive benefits.

Key Responsibilities
- Assist fee earners with a varied family law caseload, including divorce, finances and children matters
- Draft legal documents and correspondence, prepare court bundles and manage key deadlines
- Liaise professionally with clients, courts, counsel and third parties, ensuring excellent customer service
- Maintain accurate case files, update case management systems and support with compliance/admin tasks
- Help progress matters efficiently from instruction through to conclusion

What You’ll Need
- Previous experience as a Family Paralegal (or similar role) within a UK law firm
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and confident client care
- Excellent organisation, attention to detail and ability to prioritise a busy workload
- Familiarity with court processes and document preparation (desirable)

Why Apply
You’ll enjoy a salary of £26,000–£28,000 plus pension, 22 days’ annual leave + bank holidays, Christmas off, two wellbeing days, and your birthday as an extra day’s leave—ideal for building your career in Essex.