Paralegal – Family Dept. (Private Law Team)
| Posting date: | 28 May 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 June 2026 |
| Location: | Bolton, Greater Manchester |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Russell and Russell Solicitors |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Vacancy Description: Paralegal – Family Dept. (Private Law Team)
Location: Newport Street Office
Hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)
Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience.
We have a vacancy for a Paralegal to work in our busy Family Law Department, private law team at our Newport Street office.
The position may involve travel to courts, meetings and other offices therefore access to a car is essential.
Ongoing training, guidance and support from the team is provided.
Job role
Working within a busy office with a friendly team of people, you will be expected to carry out the following duties:
Arranging appointments and meetings
Telephone contact with clients and outside agencies
Diary management
Database work
Prepare bundles
Client contact
Use of CCMS would be an advantage
Opportunity to progress for right candidate
Skills Required
Excellent communication and telephone skills
Ability to work independently
Use of own initiative
Good time management skills
Good presentation and organisational skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Good IT Skills
Firm Details
The traditions and values, which first established Russell & Russell as an early pioneer of legal services continues to serve us well today. We still provide friendly, professional advice in the manner a traditional high street law firm would, but this is now blended with a 21st Century approach.
The practice has grown organically to incorporate eight offices stretching across the North West; two in Bolton and one in Atherton, Bury, Chester, Farnworth, Horwich and Middleton. Although we pride ourselves on being a regional firm, a number of our departments service clients throughout England and Wales.
The firm holds a number of industry related accreditations across all its service areas, in particular the Lexcel Practice Management Standard.
Web Site: http://www.russellrussell.co.uk
What we offer
Competitive salary
Pension scheme
Attendance bonus
25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
Birthday holiday
Life insurance – 2x annual salary
Long Service Awards
Discounted Gym Membership
Northern Rail discount scheme
Cycle2Work scheme
Quarterly Fruit Baskets
Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
Staff Introduction Scheme (Refer a success applicant and get £500)
Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes
Dress down once a month
Annual Christmas Party & Events
Charity fundraisers
Training & Development
Training and development opportunities
Internal workshops
Compliance webinars
Applications: To apply, please click the button below to complete the application form and attach your CV.
Location: Newport Street Office
Hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)
Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience.
We have a vacancy for a Paralegal to work in our busy Family Law Department, private law team at our Newport Street office.
The position may involve travel to courts, meetings and other offices therefore access to a car is essential.
Ongoing training, guidance and support from the team is provided.
Job role
Working within a busy office with a friendly team of people, you will be expected to carry out the following duties:
Arranging appointments and meetings
Telephone contact with clients and outside agencies
Diary management
Database work
Prepare bundles
Client contact
Use of CCMS would be an advantage
Opportunity to progress for right candidate
Skills Required
Excellent communication and telephone skills
Ability to work independently
Use of own initiative
Good time management skills
Good presentation and organisational skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Good IT Skills
Firm Details
The traditions and values, which first established Russell & Russell as an early pioneer of legal services continues to serve us well today. We still provide friendly, professional advice in the manner a traditional high street law firm would, but this is now blended with a 21st Century approach.
The practice has grown organically to incorporate eight offices stretching across the North West; two in Bolton and one in Atherton, Bury, Chester, Farnworth, Horwich and Middleton. Although we pride ourselves on being a regional firm, a number of our departments service clients throughout England and Wales.
The firm holds a number of industry related accreditations across all its service areas, in particular the Lexcel Practice Management Standard.
Web Site: http://www.russellrussell.co.uk
What we offer
Competitive salary
Pension scheme
Attendance bonus
25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
Birthday holiday
Life insurance – 2x annual salary
Long Service Awards
Discounted Gym Membership
Northern Rail discount scheme
Cycle2Work scheme
Quarterly Fruit Baskets
Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
Staff Introduction Scheme (Refer a success applicant and get £500)
Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes
Dress down once a month
Annual Christmas Party & Events
Charity fundraisers
Training & Development
Training and development opportunities
Internal workshops
Compliance webinars
Applications: To apply, please click the button below to complete the application form and attach your CV.