Paralegal - Family

CompanyPenningtons Manches Cooper LLP

LocationOxford, England, United Kingdom

Posted At3/6/2026

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Occupation Type

Legal professionals not elsewhere classified.

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

Sponsorship Salary Threshold

£41,700 (£21.38 per hour)

Standard minimum applies

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Description

Our leading Family department is looking for a Paralegal to join the Oxford family team. The ideal candidate will have excellent academic qualifications, a professional manner and a commitment to high quality service delivery. The individual will have excellent organisational skills and be comfortable working under pressure. Previous experience of family law is desirable but not essential. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is looking for high quality work in a supportive and collegiate team.

The firm operates a hybrid agile working policy allowing employees to work from home (or another UK location) up to 50% of their time. Individuals can also apply for other flexible working options either at the time of recruitment or during the course of their employment.

Responsibilities

Preparation of Counsel’s papers and Court bundles using Bundledocs.
Dealing with Court filings via the online Court portal and chasing the Court in relation to hearing dates and filings.
Liaising with Counsel’s clerks re Court hearings, conferences with Counsels and for cost estimates.
Assisting with the preparation of cost updates to clients.

Assisting with the preparation of relevant costs filings in advance of Court hearings.

Assisting with the preparation of excel spreadsheets including asset and liability schedules.

Attending client meetings and preparing and perfecting attendance notes.

Attending Court hearings and preparing and perfecting attendance notes.

Assisting with the preparation of court documents and the collation of supporting documentation.

Discrete research tasks.

Essential & Desirable Criteria

Have a Degree or CILEX qualification
Have excellent oral and written communication skills
Be IT literate and a confident user of MS office
Have the ability to manage a busy workload and excellent organisational skills
Have the ability to work either alone or collaboratively with other team members
Have confidence in client facing meetings and communications
Have attention to accuracy and detail
Be a collaborative team member with the ability to build relationships quickly with a wide range of people
Be receptive to facilitate and support change

Be flexible, reliable and pragmatic and have a problem-solving approach

Be comfortable working under pressure with the ability to plan and prioritise work; have an appreciation of fee earner needs and constraints; and be commercially aware

At our firm, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a priority and at the heart of everything we do. We actively want to attract a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone, from all backgrounds. We are committed to promoting an inclusive culture where everyone can be their full selves and experience being seen and heard. You can find out more about our firm’s commitment, initiatives and Pennclusion committees here .

We ensure that there are equal opportunities and treatment for all job applicants and employees, at all stages of the recruitment process and employment, regardless of age, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and social background. We aim to provide adjustments for people who have a disability, long-term health condition (including mental health) or neurodiversity. If you would like to request an adjustment, please contact Niamh.Madden@penningtonslaw.com.