1,142 Family Law jobs in the United Kingdom

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.

A Family Law Paralegal is required to join a well-established and respected firm of solicitors based in Bromley, London. This is an excellent opportunity for a Family Law Paralegal to develop their experience in a close-knit and client-focused team, working directly with senior solicitors on a broad caseload of family law matters.

This role would suit a Family Law Paralegal with previous experience handling private family law cases and a genuine passion for supporting clients through challenging circumstances. As a Family Law Paralegal, you'll benefit from a supportive working environment and ongoing development, with exposure to high-quality work including divorce, child arrangements, and financial remedy proceedings.

The Family Law Paralegal's role

As a Family Law Paralegal, you will play a key role in supporting the solicitors and fee earners with their caseloads. Duties will include preparing legal documents, liaising with clients, attending court when required, and assisting with case management and administration. You will be given the opportunity to take ownership of elements of files under supervision and gradually build your technical legal skills within a collaborative team.

This is a client-facing position, requiring a professional and empathetic approach at all times. The Family Law Paralegal will be expected to demonstrate initiative, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.

The Family Law Paralegal

• Minimum 6 months' experience working in a family law setting, ideally within a private practice environment

• A law degree or equivalent legal qualification (e.g. LPC or SQE pathway)

• Strong organisational and time-management skills

• Confident dealing with clients from all backgrounds in sensitive matters

• Familiarity with legal aid procedures is desirable but not essential

In Return?

• 24,000 - 28,000 per annum, depending on experience

• Genuine opportunities for progression and development

• Supportive and approachable team environment

• Convenient Bromley location with good transport links

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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.

Family Law Solicitor – Associate – Up to £75,000

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented Associate to join a highly regarded and expanding Family Law team, working on a broad range of complex and high-value family matters.

Our client is a well-established law firm known for its client-focused approach and strong presence in Family Law. The successful candidate will work with a diverse client base, including HNW individuals, business owners, and professionals on both financial remedy and children matters.

The firm offers genuine career development, strong mentoring, and a supportive team environment.

The Candidate

• 2–5 PQE Solicitor with strong experience in Family Law

• Demonstrable experience in divorce, financial remedy, and private children work

• Excellent client care skills and a sensitive, professional approach to emotionally charged matters

• Strong drafting, advocacy, and negotiation skills

• A proactive team player with a desire to grow within a specialist practice

The Benefits and How to Apply

• Competitive basic salary up to £75,000 dependent on experience

• Clear and structured career progression pathway

• Generous annual leave and wellbeing initiatives

• Hybrid working options

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone, there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Alex Kathro (Retained Consultant)

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Family Law Partner – Up to £250k + Profit Share

The Role

This is a standout opportunity for an experienced Family Law Partner to join a highly regarded firm with a long-established reputation in high-net-worth family work and private wealth.

You’ll be joining a firm known for its sophisticated, discreet approach to complex matters often involving trusts, cross-border issues, and ultra-high-net-worth clients.

Our client is looking to grow their family team with someone who brings not just technical ability, but a strong client following, and the ambition to shape the next phase of the practice.

You'll have the backing of a wider private wealth platform, and the freedom to build as you see fit.

The Candidate

• Established Family Law Partner from a well-respected practice
• Strong reputation in advising high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals
• A portable client base or trusted referral relationships
• Comfortable leading on complex matters across all Private Family Law
• A collaborative, hands on approach with the drive to build a team or grow a practice.
• Confident navigating matters that overlap with private client, tax, and trust law.

Benefits and How to Apply

• Base salary up to £250,000 plus profit share
• A genuinely supportive culture with space to grow your practice on your terms
• Access to high-calibre clients and full-service support from experienced colleagues
• Marketing, business development, and operational infrastructure all in place
• A well-respected, discreet firm known for exceptional client service

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone, there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Alex Kathro (Retained Consultant)

Direct Dial: Mobile:

Email:

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients including a range of Legal 500 firms.

Family Law Solicitor – Associate – Up to £75,000

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented Associate to join a highly regarded and expanding Family Law team, working on a broad range of complex and high-value family matters.

Our client is a well-established law firm known for its client-focused approach and strong presence in Family Law. The successful candidate will work with a diverse client base, including HNW individuals, business owners, and professionals on both financial remedy and children matters.

The firm offers genuine career development, strong mentoring, and a supportive team environment.

The Candidate

• 2–5 PQE Solicitor with strong experience in Family Law

• Demonstrable experience in divorce, financial remedy, and private children work

• Excellent client care skills and a sensitive, professional approach to emotionally charged matters

• Strong drafting, advocacy, and negotiation skills

• A proactive team player with a desire to grow within a specialist practice

The Benefits and How to Apply

• Competitive basic salary up to £75,000 dependent on experience

• Clear and structured career progression pathway

• Generous annual leave and wellbeing initiatives

• Hybrid working options

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone, there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Alex Kathro (Retained Consultant)

Direct Dial: Mobile:

Email:

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients including a range of Legal 500 firms.

Company Description

Rooney Family Law is a specialist Scottish family law firm committed to providing clear, pragmatic, and compassionate legal advice. While our head office is in Uddingston, we welcome applications from solicitors based throughout the central belt and beyond.

We have been operating for eight years, starting with just two members of staff, and have grown year-on-year. Since our inception, we have maintained 100% staff retention, reflecting the supportive and positive environment we have built.

Our work covers the full spectrum of family law, including divorce, financial provision, separation agreements, pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements, cohabitation claims, child law, adoption, and Court of Session litigation.

We are a modern, paper-light practice using LEAP as our cloud-based case management system, and we offer remote consultations via video call platforms or telephone. We pride ourselves on being accessible, flexible, and forward-thinking in our approach to client service.

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Family Law Solicitor to join our expanding team. This is a full-time position (part-time will be considered) with hybrid working arrangements. The role combines the flexibility of working from home with in-person commitments, including court appearances and client meetings. Location is not restricted to our Uddingston office, although some travel within Scotland will be required.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, including divorce, financial provision, separation agreements, cohabitation claims, and child law. You will provide robust, strategic advice; draft and negotiate agreements; represent clients in Sheriff Court and Court of Session proceedings; and build and maintain strong client relationships.

We are looking for a solicitor who can think beyond the conventional, is willing to challenge the status quo, and is driven to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ post-qualification experience in Scottish family law.
• Strong track record in handling complex financial provision and child law matters.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with cloud-based practice management systems.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate, and pragmatic advice.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Bonus incentives linked to performance.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility.
• Exposure to varied and high-quality family law work, including Court of Session cases.
• Opportunities for career development within a growing, modern practice.
• Supportive working culture with 100% staff retention since the firm was founded.

If you are an ambitious family law solicitor seeking a role where your input will be valued and your expertise fully utilised, we would like to hear from you. Please send your CV and a covering email in strict confidence to:

No agencies.