Family Paralegal

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a paralegal to join AK Solicitors’ busy specialist family team in Basildon & Southend, Essex.

We deliver the highest quality advice and representation across both offices in a broad range of family work. We have a position available for a graduate seeking a full-time role. Applicants must have a genuine interest in legal aid and family law. They should also possess a caring and compassionate attitude as well as having the aptitude to work under direction.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primarily, to assist all fee earners with administration and junior level fee earning tasks. This includes but is not limited to:

• Deal with new client enquiries.
• Draft applications to be presented at court.
• Prepare, manage and organise bundles for court hearings.
• Assess clients means and merits for public funding.
• Correspond with clients in a professional manner.
• Record all work accurately and appropriately on the firm’s case management system.
• Cover reception as required.
• General ad hoc administrative tasks when required.
• Liaise at all times with the supervising fee earner.
• Maintain professional standards of work and comply with external and internal policies as set out in the office manual.

Essential Requirements

• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A professional, confidential and discreet approach to handling sensitive information.

Previous experience in a legal aid law firm would be an advantage but is not essential.

Interviews will take place on 14th December 2026 and will consist of an in-person interview, a written assessment and an aptitude test. These are intended to assess candidates’ administrative abilities, written communication skills, attention to detail, accuracy and overall suitability for the role.

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief covering letter to shurrell@anthonyking.co.uk.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Basildon SS14 1GJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person