Paralegal - Family

Our busy Family team in Derby is growing fast and now needs additional support across the Family law spectrum. Working alongside our acknowledged specialist lawyer, the successful applicant will have had previous exposure gained in a Family law and should also be familiar with Family Court procedures and/or related protocols. The role will involve some general office / administrative support, which calls for well-developed IT skills and a knowledge of MS packages.

You should be a law graduate (CILEx, LLB, LLM or LPC) with the kind of positive attitude and proven ability that will make your contribution valuable from day 1.

• Salary commensurate with relevant childcare experience.


• Cash awards for achievement/recognition.


• Pension scheme with employer's contributions.


• Generous annual holiday entitlement, including a day off for your birthday and Christmas/NY office closure.


• Support for CPD/education, where appropriate.


• Genuine career opportunities in a fast-growing practice.


• Family-oriented employment practices.


• Friendly, professional office environment located in the centre of Derby, with excellent access to all amenities.


Elliot Mather LLP is one of the foremost legal firms in the East Midlands, employing around 180 colleagues across our offices in Chesterfield, Mansfield, Derby and Nottingham.

We are an equal opportunities employer and fully committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our employees.

It is Elliot Mather policy that we do not include salaries in our recruitment advertisements, so any consultancy / agency statements regarding the wage / salary for this vacancy should be read with caution.

Please send us your up to date CV together with a covering letter that includes details of your current salary and benefits package, and notice period (where applicable) by email to: hr@elliotmather.co.uk