- Location: To be based at any one of our six office locations, to be agreed
- Salary: Dependent on experience
- Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
- Basis: Permanent
- Start Date: ASAP
More about the role:
We are looking for a Paralegal to join our busy Childcare (Family Law) team. We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds, including experienced secretaries, paralegals and law graduates.
The role will involve providing high-level support to file handlers, ensuring cases run smoothly and efficiently. It will also give the successful applicant the opportunity to develop their own legal drafting and client care skills.
Responsibilities will include:
- Supporting and assisting file handlers in the day-to-day management of legally-aided and privately-funded Childcare law cases
- Drafting letters and preparing legal documents and forms as directed by file handlers
- Ensuring that all client related details/documents are accurately recorded and maintained within the Case Management System
- Meeting with clients, and others, on behalf of the file handler and dealing with client enquiries without unnecessary delay
- Assisting with the management of matter lists ensuring files are billed, including interim bills/payments on account, and closed at earliest opportunity
Essential skills:
- Possession of, or ability to develop, all round experience in Childcare (Family Law) work
- Possession of good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure
- Ability to create and administer day to day work efficiently and effectively
- Possession of a good level of computer literacy and the ability to use bespoke computer systems
Please register your interest by emailing Deputy Department Manager Marc Hewitt at MHBusiness@dma-law.co.uk by 30th October 2026
