Paralegal

Paralegal, London

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Gilson Gray’s Family Law team is part of Gilson Gray’s continuously growing organisation. Gilson Gray LLP is a comprehensive law firm, offering expert legal, property and financial services. We support clients throughout their entire lifetime.

The role will be based in our central London office. We have hybrid working in place along with excellent career development opportunities and networking.

We are looking to hire a highly driven Paralegal to join one of our successful Family Law departments in England.

• Drafting, proofreading, and filing legal documents
• Organising and maintaining client files, ensuring compliance with legal standards
• Updating and maintaining a case management system
• Coordinating court filings and ensuring timely service of documents
• Conducting legal research and preparing case summaries as needed
• Communicating with clients, courts, and other parties in a professional manner
• Preparing court bundles and assisting the Legal Director with trial preparation
• Attending court hearings and client conferences (travel required)
• Assisting with billing
• Providing compassionate support to clients during emotionally sensitive matters

• Minimum of 1 year experience working as a Paralegal in Family Law
• In-depth knowledge of family law procedures
• Proficient in legal research and drafting legal documents

• Confidence and ability to work on own initiative
• Take pride in producing high‑quality, accurate and timely information whilst maintaining personable and informative communication
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience with MS Office applications
• Ability to take on and convert new enquiries
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills
• Strong willingness to progress within the firm

• A competitive salary with annual review and a monthly performance‑based bonus
• 25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays, increasing after 4 years of service
• Birthday off
• 4 x Death in Service Benefit
• Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
• Eye test vouchers
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay
• Company sick pay
• Wellbeing initiatives and access to an online Health Provider

Entry level

Full‑time

Legal

Law Practice

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