Location: St Albans
Salary: Starting at  £24,570.00
Contract: Full-time, permanent

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Child Law Paralegal to join our Family and Care team in our St Albans office.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a friendly and progressive team with real potential for development and career progression. You’ll be working in a supportive environment, assisting with a varied caseload involving complex and sensitive family and care matters, including public law proceedings and child protection issues.

About Us

Bretherton Law has been proudly serving the people of Hertfordshire for over fifty years. In March 2024, we became part of GT Stewart, a leading national firm with 16 offices across the country. GT Stewart is recognised in Chambers UK, The Legal 500, and The Times Best Law Firms across multiple practice areas.

We are accredited members of the Law Society Children Panel and provide expert legal representation for parents, children, and extended family members.

To learn more about our team and practice areas, visit: www.brethertonlaw.co.uk

The Role

As a Child Law Paralegal, you will be working closely with experienced fee earners and have direct client contact. You will be involved in managing casework, preparing court bundles, and liaising with professionals such as social workers, medical experts, and counsel.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Supporting solicitors in the day-to-day running of files and case preparation
  • Drafting correspondence and documents via our case management system
  • Attending client meetings and taking detailed attendance notes
  • Preparing and redacting documents for Court bundles
  • Assisting with Legal Aid applications and funding queries
  • Liaising with courts, counsel, local authorities, and external professionals

About You

You will ideally:

  • Have completed, or be studying towards, the LPC or BPTC, preferably with a Family Law elective
  • Be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in Family and Care law
  • Have excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Be comfortable working in a fast-paced, sensitive environment

Why Join Us?

We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training and development as part of a strong, national multi-office team. We offer:

  • A friendly, collegiate team environment
  • Meaningful work with vulnerable individuals and families
  • Genuine opportunities for progression within a nationally recognised firm

To Apply

If you are passionate about family law and are looking to grow your legal career in a supportive and experienced team, we would love to hear from you.