Family Law Paralegal

GEMINI RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking dedicated Family Law Paralegals for a permanent position. The role involves assisting with Family and Child Care matters, providing client care, and managing legal documentation. The firm offers a supportive team environment, hybrid working options, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Passion and experience in Family & Children Law.
• Strong academic background in Law.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with casework involving Family and Child Care matters.
• Attend clients, take instructions, and prepare cases.
• Manage correspondence and funding applications.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Organizational

Business acumen

Understanding of Family & Children Law

Education

Law degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management

Job description

Join to apply for the Family Law Paralegal role at GEMINI RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD

Role: Family Paralegal

Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Family Paralegals for a highly sought permanent position.

Gemini Recruitment is currently partnering with a large and established law firm that serves corporate entities and private individuals across over 25 practice areas throughout London and the UK. Recognized in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, the firm holds several accreditations including Investors in People Gold, LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001-2013, and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Family & Children Department

The department is highly ranked for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice and effective representation. The team includes practitioners with Law Society’s Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations, offering advocacy in all court proceedings and ensuring professional, consistent service. The department also specializes in high net worth divorce cases, domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, injunctions, maintenance, and property matters.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Report directly to the Department Director
2. Provide professional, proactive client care with sensitivity and understanding
3. Assist with casework involving Family and Child Care matters, including legal aid and private client work, and undertake advocacy
4. Attend clients, take instructions, and prepare cases
5. Manage correspondence and funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency
6. Draft documents, witness statements, and process evidence
7. Attend conferences and court proceedings
8. Maintain accurate time recording and file management
9. Implement supervisor’s recommendations following file reviews

Key Skills Required

1. Passion and experience in Family & Children Law
2. Law degree with a strong academic background
3. Understanding of Family & Children Law
4. Business acumen and marketing ability
5. Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management

Additional duties may be assigned as reasonably required. The role offers an attractive salary, supportive team environment, and prospects for promotion. Hybrid working is available in accordance with company policy.

The company is committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion.

About Gemini Recruitment

Specializing in legal recruitment, Gemini provides focused placements for solicitors, legal executives, trainees, paralegals, and support staff across the UK.