Family Law Paralegal

Job Description

Paralegal Family Law

Location: Sale (with regular work across Sale and Manchester hybrid working)

Salary: 24000 to 30000 (depending on experience)

Experience: Previous family law support experience preferred (paralegal or legal assistant level)

This is a great opportunity for a Family Paralegal to join our clients Family team supporting fee earners across a varied caseload and playing a key role in delivering excellent client service. The role is based in Sale with regular work across both the Sale and Manchester offices and hybrid working supported.

Our client places real emphasis on training and development with clear opportunities to build skills progress your career and develop technical expertise in a values-led collaborative environment.

You will be a trusted support to fee earners helping to keep matters progressing smoothly and ensuring clients receive a high standard of care throughout. This is a dynamic role suited to someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment takes ownership of tasks and brings empathy and professionalism to sensitive matters.

What Youll Be Doing

• Providing legal and administrative support to fee earners across a range of family matters

• Drafting legal documents correspondence and client communications accurately and professionally

• Conducting legal research and preparing case summaries and briefing notes

• Managing case files and ensuring documentation is up to date and compliant

• Liaising with clients and third parties to support case progression

• Attending client meetings and court hearings where appropriate taking notes and supporting follow-up actions

• Supporting new client onboarding and initial enquiries

• Maintaining accurate records of chargeable time and supporting financial targets where applicable

• Supporting business development activity including marketing and client engagement initiatives

• Ensuring compliance with firm policies data protection requirements and regulatory standards

• Keeping up to date with legal developments and committing to ongoing professional development

What Were Looking For

Essential

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional and tactful approach

• Empathy and emotional intelligence with the ability to support clients through sensitive situations

• Excellent attention to detail and a careful approach to deadlines and documentation

• Strong organisation and time management skills able to prioritise a busy workload

• Confident using Microsoft Office and comfortable learning legal practice management systems

• Proactive approach taking ownership of tasks and driving matters forward

• Collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to team success

• Resilience and calm professionalism under pressure

Desirable

• Law degree or equivalent legal qualification

• LPC or SQE (or working towards) although not essential

• Previous experience in a family law team (paralegal legal assistant or similar)

Why Join

Our client is values-led and people-focused with a strong emphasis on training development and progression. The culture is collaborative and supportive with a clear focus on delivering excellent work and building trust through actions.

Whats On Offer

• Annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays)

• Wellness and wellbeing support including counselling and mental health first aiders

• Workplace pension scheme

• Enhanced parental leave entitlements

• Hybrid working model (where applicable)

• Death in service cover (3x basic annual salary)

• Critical illness cover (3x basic annual salary)

• Healthcare cash plan

• Cycle-to-work scheme tech scheme and season ticket loan

• Learning and development opportunities

Location & Working Arrangements

• Sale (with regular work across Sale and Manchester)

• Full-time permanent

• Hybrid working supported

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to or call 0 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence.