Family Law Paralegal

Resolution; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Progression to trainee solicitor

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Ribet Myles LLP in London is seeking an experienced Family Law Paralegal to join their private family law team. The role suits someone with prior private family law exposure and a genuine interest in developing their career within a leading family law practice.

You will prepare bundles, liaise with courts and counsel, use MyHMCTS portal, and assist with trial preparation. The firm offers a 1-year fixed-term contract, hybrid working, and a clear path to progression.

Qualifications

• Experience as a paralegal in private family law.
• Ability to draft and prepare court bundles.
• Strong client-care and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and calendar management.
• Familiarity with court portals and E-forms.

Responsibilities

• Preparing paper and electronic court/master bundles
• Liaising with courts and counsel’s chambers
• Using the MyHMCTS Divorce Portal
• Preparing and collating financial disclosure bundles and papers for Counsel
• Taking detailed attendance notes at client meetings, counsel conferences and court hearings
• Drafting legal documents including Forms E, asset schedules, ES1/ES2 questionnaires, Forms H and N260, briefs and instructions to Counsel, and bundle indexes
• Drafting correspondence and managing general case-related communications
• Drafting simple D11 applications
• Assisting with trial preparation and attending court with Counsel
• Supporting colleagues on other matters as required

Skills

Private family law experience

Drafting legal documents

Court filings and bundles

Excellent client care

Strong organisational skills

Tools

MyHMCTS Divorce Portal

Bundledocs

LEAP familiarity

Microsoft Office

Adobe Pro

Job description

Ribit Myles LLP is an award-winning specialist family law firm based in Chancery Lane, London. We are currently seeking an experienced Family Law Paralegal to join our highly regarded team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with prior private family law experience and a genuine interest in developing their career within a leading family law practice.

About the firm:

Ribet Myles LLP is consistently recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as one of the UK’s leading specialist family law firms. We are highly experienced in advising high-net-worth individuals across all areas of family law, including:

• Financial and children-related disputes arising from separation and divorce
• Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
• Paternity cases
• Domestic violence injunctions
• Cohabitee disputes

The Role:

The successful candidate will have previous experience working as a paralegal within a private family law practice and will be confident assisting on all aspects of family work. Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Preparing paper and electronic court/master bundles
• Liaising with courts and counsel’s chambers
• Using the MyHMCTS Divorce Portal
• Preparing and collating financial disclosure bundles and papers for Counsel
• Taking detailed attendance notes at client meetings, counsel conferences and court hearings
• Drafting legal documents including Forms E, asset schedules, ES1/ES2 questionnaires, Forms H and N260, briefs and instructions to Counsel, and bundle indexes
• Drafting correspondence and managing general case-related communications
• Drafting simple D11 applications
• Assisting with trial preparation and attending court with Counsel
• Supporting colleagues on other matters as required

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Fixed-term 1-year contract
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Real prospects for progression to a trainee solicitor role

Working Arrangements

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 6.00pm

Location: Chancery Lane, London (hybrid working available)

A minimum of 3 days per week in the office is required

We are looking for a proactive, professional individual with excellent client care skills and a sensitive understanding of clients’ needs. You will be confident managing your own workload, able to prioritise effectively, and comfortable working as part of a close-knit team.

You should also demonstrate:

• A calm and professional manner, particularly under pressure
• Discretion, tact and attention to detail
• Strong organisational, administrative and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good analytical ability
• Strong IT and document management skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office, Adobe Pro and Bundledocs is essential. Familiarity with LEAP is desirable but not required.