Family Paralegal

Manchester – £25,000 - £29,500

A leading Legal 500-ranked law firm is seeking an ambitious Family Paralegal to join its highly regarded Family & Children team.
 
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the country's most respected family law practices, working alongside experienced specialists on a varied caseload of both privately funded and legally aided matters.
 
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting solicitors across a broad range of family law matters while developing their own technical knowledge and advocacy skills within a collaborative and supportive environment.
 
The Role
 
Working closely with experienced family lawyers, you will assist on a varied caseload including:

• Divorce and financial remedy matters
• Private and public children proceedings
• Domestic abuse and injunction applications
• Child arrangements and specific issue orders
• Adoption and child abduction matters
• Legal Aid-funded family work
• High-net-worth private client matters

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the management of family law files from instruction through to conclusion.
• Meeting with clients, taking instructions and preparing attendance notes.
• Drafting witness statements, court applications and legal correspondence.
• Preparing Legal Aid Agency funding applications.
• Attending court hearings and conferences with counsel and clients.
• Supporting fee earners with case preparation and advocacy where appropriate.
• Ensuring files are managed in accordance with regulatory and compliance requirements.

About You
 
The ideal candidate will possess:

• Previous experience within Family Law.
• A Law degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• Strong drafting, organisational and communication skills.
• A genuine passion for family law and client care.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
• A proactive attitude and desire to develop a long-term career within family law.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a highly respected Legal 500-ranked Family team.
• Exposure to a broad range of complex and rewarding family law matters.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Genuine long-term career progression.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Family Paralegal looking to build their career within a well-established and highly regarded law firm, gaining exposure to high-quality work while working alongside some of the sector's most experienced family law specialists.