Why Legal Support is moving into family and corporate law

Right now, the most in-demand moves in legal support are into family and corporate law. The reason? These areas generate strong revenues, offer fee stability, and open doors to the top 200 firms. Here’s why the trend is growing—and why it matters for your next career step or hire.

Financial Strength and Career Access
The UK legal sector contributed £74.4 billion to the economy in 2024, with average income rising 6.1%. Firms are reinvesting into high-value practice areas, and family and corporate law consistently deliver premium billing, predictable demand, and high-profile cases.

Hiring Growth in Key Sectors
Legal hiring is up 27% across the UK, with family and corporate/compliance roles leading demand. Support roles in these areas not only offer competitive pay but also exposure to high-calibre work and career progression.

Why Family Law?
Clients increasingly want fee transparency—71% now prefer flat-fee models—driving firms to expand support teams who can handle sensitive cases efficiently while maintaining excellent client care.

Why Corporate Law?
In corporate law, 65% of in-house teams use alternative legal service providers (ALSPs), and 74% of firms now offer similar efficiency-driven models. This is creating demand for adaptable, tech-savvy legal support who can thrive in hybrid and innovative environments.

Conclusion
Whether it’s the human impact of family law or the complexity of corporate work, these areas offer lucrative, resilient career paths for legal support professionals. In both, your skills don’t just support the firm—they shape its reputation and success.