844 Family Law jobs in the United Kingdom

FAMILYLAWPARALEGAL

CHESHIRE

AboutiqueFamilyLawpracticebasedinCheshirearecurrentlyseekinganexperiencedFamilyParalegaltojointheirfriendly&supportiveteam.

ThesuccessfulcandidatewillbeaParalegalwithaminimumofoneyearsexperienceworkingwithinfamilylaw,whetherthisisprivateorpublicwork.

Yourdutieswillinclude;

Assistingtheteamwiththeircaseloads

Preparinglegaldocumentation

Communicatingwithclientsandkeepingthemuptodate

Organisingandmaintainingcasefiles

Conductinglegalresearch

Providinggeneraladministrativesupport

Thisisafantasticopportunitytojoinasupportiveteamofferingexcellentcareerprogressionopportunitiesincludingtrainingcontractprospects.

Don'tmissout-Applynow!

Are you a Solicitor qualified in the UK,with Family Law as your specialist area?

Are you looking for a supportive and development focused firm?

Do you have 2+ years of PQE?

This modernLaw Firmare looking for a dedicated family law solicitor, with a passion for making a difference.

This is your chance to join a leading multi disciplined law firm, that are known for their commitment to their clients and staff.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

9am to 5pm (Monday to Friday)

Real commitment to further development

Bi-Annual bonus (generous)

Office based with 1 day remote (after probation)

Free parking on site

Committed to professionalism and staff well being

The Role of Family Law Solicitor:

• Managing your own caseloads
• Covering all aspects of family law
• Client visits
• Court attendance
• Seeing case through from start to finish

To be considered for the role of Family Law Solicitor:

• Experienced in running your own caseload of family matters (mix of Private and Legal Aid)
• Have a minimum 2yearsPQE
• Have excellent client care skills
• Experience dealing with sensitive and vulnerable clients
• Demonstrate initiative and self-sufficiency
• Ability to handle a varied caseload, project-management skills
• Excellent communication skills, written and spoken

Contact today for a confidential discussion and immediate interviews. Flexible times to discuss the role outside of normal office hours - email or call to book a time.

Are you a Family Law Solicitor or Legal Executive with 3 years or more PQE?

Job Title: Family Law Solicitor

Location: Sawston + 2 other local locations

Salary: £negotiable DOE

Hours: Negotiable

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Sector: Legal

Our client based in Saffron Walden is looking for a Family Law Solicitor to join their team on a permanent basis hours for this role are negotiable.

As Family Law Solicitor your duties will include:

• Managing own caseload and dealing with matters including divorce/separation, dissolution of civil partnerships, financial disputes upon divorce, prenuptial and cohabitation agreements, and general family matters.
li>Secretarial support is provided.

An ideal candidate for the Family Law Solicitor role will:

< i>Be a Family Law Solicitor with 3 years+ PQE

Ideally you will have experience within a similar position. Interviews will take place in Saffron Walden, Essex following a registration process by PureKat Consultancy Ltd. If we have not responded to your application within 3-5 days, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion, but please feel free to contact us for other opportunities. PureKat Consultancy is acting as an Employment Business for temporary vacancies and as an Employment Agency for permanent positions.

Family Law Solicitor

Tameside / Oldham

A highly regarded high street practice is seeking to recruit into its family law team. The role will involve all aspects of private client family matters with the opportunity to develop your skills further

This is a great opportunity not only to develop your technical skills but be an active part of the department, attending networking events, partaking i business develpment and support junior team members.

The role would suit a newly or recently qualified solicitor or indeed those with more pqe keen to progress their career.

You should have a solid grounding in family law, excellent client care skills and a willingess to undertake advocacy with lots of support.

The role is envisaged to be full time but some flexibility is available.

The firm offers a supportive and friendly environment and this could be the next step in your family law career.

Our Client, an established Law firm based in Kent, is 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.  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.
li>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 £25,000pa 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.  

Top legal client are currently searching for an experienced Paralegal to join their family department near Barking on a permanent basis. This position offers hybrid working upon successful completion of a probationary period.

Key duties to include:

• Assisting and supporting the partner in the family and child law department solicitors with caseloads.
• Covering caseloads of child and separation matters.
• Preparation of bundles.
• Working with clients, Courts and other fee earners.
• Providing Counsel assistance.
• Manage legal help forms.

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous Family Law Paralegal experience.
• Keen interest in child law matters.
• Legal Aid experience preferable.
• Eager to develop existing skillset.
• Law Degree of 2:1 and above.

If this looks like your next challenge, contact Owen on (phone number removed)

Top legal client are currently searching for an experienced Paralegal to join their family department near Barking on a permanent basis. This position offers hybrid working upon successful completion of a probationary period.

Key duties to include:

• Assisting and supporting the partner in the family and child law department solicitors with caseloads.
• Covering caseloads of child and separation matters.
• Preparation of bundles.
• Working with clients, Courts and other fee earners.
• Providing Counsel assistance.
• Manage legal help forms.

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous Family Law Paralegal experience.
• Keen interest in child law matters.
• Legal Aid experience preferable.
• Eager to develop existing skillset.
• Law Degree of 2:1 and above.

If this looks like your next challenge, contact Owen on (phone number removed)

Family Law Paralegal

Cheshire/ Merseyside Border

Due to expansion, a forward thinking, full service law firm located on the Cheshire/ Merseyside border are seeking a Family Law Paralegal to join their team within the Childcare department.

The successful candidate will have experience working as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant within a Family Department, specifically dealing with care proceedings. You'll be assisting experienced solicitors and fee earners with their varied and sensitive caseload.

Your duties will include drafting legal documentation, conducting legal research, preparing case summaries, managing case files, as well as liaising with clients. You'll have a sympathetic manner when working with vulnerable clients.

There are excellent opportunities to progress within the firm. You'll also receive a competitive salary and the ability to work on a hybrid basis after an initial settle in period.

Apply now or call Claire Heshon at RBUK Legal for further details.