31 Family Law jobs in the United Kingdom

Are you a Solicitor (1yr+) or ILEX/CILEX seeking a new role in Family law, then this could be the opportunity for you.

Our client is an established 4 office practice in Kent which traces its original roots back over 100 years.

You will be joining an experienced team of 4 Matrimonial lawyers dealing exclusively with privately funded Divorce, Finance and Childrens matters, some experience with cohabitation agreements, pre-nuptial agreements and domestic abuse matters would be preferred.

Acting primarily for Kent based individuals the successful individual will be based from the firms Sittingbourne office working alongside an experienced team of 3 lawyers. Candidates must be able to manage their own cases with minimal supervision and be IT literate.

Joining this established practice comes with the benefit of a generous basic salary, staff benefits and career progression. Some WFH also considered.

• Stay updated on legislative changes, case law, and best practice in family law and financial remedy.
• Attend at Court, mediations and meetings and preparing detailed notes and minutes as required
• Handle a caseload of complex financial disputes, including high-net-worth and business asset matters.
• Drafting of documents including correspondence and Court documents

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent IT Skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of UK family law, especially in financial remedies.
• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with at least 3 year PQE in Family Law.

• Holiday Pay
• Hybrid working
• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Our Client, an established Law firm based in Kent, are looking  for an experienced Paralegal (with good all round family law experience including legal aid work)  to join their team on a permanent basis.  The ideal candidate will be a natural team player who has excellent communication, organisational and IT skills, alongside a professional and discreet approach.  Please note this is an office based role.  If you have the relevant skills and experience, please read on …

The Paralegal duties will involve: -

• Assisting with the processing of all enquiries and dealing with all aspects of a case from initial instruction to completion, ensuring the smooth and profitable running of the practice.
• Assisting clients where appropriate to do so of relevant matters under supervision.
• Attending Court with Counsel and assisting Counsel during Court session as required.
• Dealing with new client enquiries and speaking to them on the day that they contact us for advice if required.
• Liaising with the supervising Partner about the allocation of new clients to the relevant fee earners.
• Completing a Legal help form or applying for legal aid, if the client is eligible. Ensuring that any Legal help forms completed are checked by the appropriate member of staff.
• Preparation of bundles.
• Instruction of Counsel.
• Time recording promptly all work carried out.
• Assisting other Fee Earners in their cases when requested.
• Processing, distributing and answering mail correspondence and telephone communications and archiving of old files.

You will need: -

• Previous Paralegal experience within a Family Law team including Legal Aid is essential.
• Ability to communicate clearly with a confident and professional telephone manner.
• Ability to prioritise your own workload but also able to work as part of a team.
• The ability to stay calm whilst working under pressure.
• To be discreet and tactful.
• Self-motivated and able to use your own initiative.
• Confident IT skills.
• Good administration and organisational skills.

In return for your hard work, our client is offering a salary of £25,000 - £27,000pa dependant on experience and 24 days holiday which rises with service.  The working hours for this role are 9.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday.

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this role (as above) we would like to hear from you.  

• Stay updated on legislative changes, case law, and best practice in family law and financial remedy.
• Attend at Court, mediations and meetings and preparing detailed notes and minutes as required
• Handle a caseload of complex financial disputes, including high-net-worth and business asset matters.
• Drafting of documents including correspondence and Court documents

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent IT Skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of UK family law, especially in financial remedies.
• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with at least 3 year PQE in Family Law.

• Holiday Pay
• Hybrid working
• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Our Client, an established Law firm based in Kent, are looking  for an experienced Paralegal (with good all round family law experience including legal aid work)  to join their team on a permanent basis.  The ideal candidate will be a natural team player who has excellent communication, organisational and IT skills, alongside a professional and discreet approach.  Please note this is an office based role.  If you have the relevant skills and experience, please read on …

The Paralegal duties will involve: -

• Assisting with the processing of all enquiries and dealing with all aspects of a case from initial instruction to completion, ensuring the smooth and profitable running of the practice.
• Assisting clients where appropriate to do so of relevant matters under supervision.
• Attending Court with Counsel and assisting Counsel during Court session as required.
• Dealing with new client enquiries and speaking to them on the day that they contact us for advice if required.
• Liaising with the supervising Partner about the allocation of new clients to the relevant fee earners.
• Completing a Legal help form or applying for legal aid, if the client is eligible. Ensuring that any Legal help forms completed are checked by the appropriate member of staff.
• Preparation of bundles.
• Instruction of Counsel.
• Time recording promptly all work carried out.
• Assisting other Fee Earners in their cases when requested.
• Processing, distributing and answering mail correspondence and telephone communications and archiving of old files.

You will need: -

• Previous Paralegal experience within a Family Law team including Legal Aid is essential.
• Ability to communicate clearly with a confident and professional telephone manner.
• Ability to prioritise your own workload but also able to work as part of a team.
• The ability to stay calm whilst working under pressure.
• To be discreet and tactful.
• Self-motivated and able to use your own initiative.
• Confident IT skills.
• Good administration and organisational skills.

In return for your hard work, our client is offering a salary of £25,000 - £27,000pa dependant on experience and 24 days holiday which rises with service.  The working hours for this role are 9.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday.

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this role (as above) we would like to hear from you.  

Are you a Solicitor (1yr+) or ILEX/CILEX seeking a new role in Family law, then this could be the opportunity for you.

Our client is an established 4 office practice in Kent which traces its original roots back over 100 years.

You will be joining an experienced team of 4 Matrimonial lawyers dealing exclusively with privately funded Divorce, Finance and Childrens matters, some experience with cohabitation agreements, pre-nuptial agreements and domestic abuse matters would be preferred.

Acting primarily for Kent based individuals the successful individual will be based from the firms Sittingbourne office working alongside an experienced team of 3 lawyers. Candidates must be able to manage their own cases with minimal supervision and be IT literate.

Joining this established practice comes with the benefit of a generous basic salary, staff benefits and career progression. Some WFH also considered.

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