Family Legal Assistant

Confidential; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Professional training and development

Supportive and collaborative team

High-quality Family Law work

Job summary

Confidential in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Family Law Paralegal/Assistant to join a busy, growing team. The role requires strong experience in Private and Public Family Law, including Legal Aid matters, and delivering excellent client care.

You will support Fee Earners and Solicitors on a varied caseload, draft court documents, prepare bundles, and manage case files. Salary £25,000-£28,000 DOE with progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous Family Law experience essential.
• Experience in Private and Public Family Law, including Legal Aid.
• Knowledge of Divorce, Financial Remedies, Child Arrangements, Consent Orders, Pre/Post-Nuptial Agreements.
• Strong client care and communication skills.
• Experience supporting vulnerable clients.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• Knowledge of Legal Aid processes and LAA Portal.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Fee Earners and Solicitors on a varied caseload.
• Drafting statements, court documents and legal correspondence.
• Preparing bundles and managing case files.
• Liaising with clients, counsel, experts and external agencies.
• Managing key dates and ensuring compliance with court directions.
• Assisting with Legal Aid applications and funding matters.

Skills

Family law experience

Client communication

Public and Private family law

Legal Aid processes

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

LAA Portal

Job description

Family Law Paralegal

Birmingham (Office-Based) £25,000 - £28,000

We're looking for an experienced Family Law Paralegal/ Assistant to join our busy and growing team in Birmingham.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in both Private and Public Family Law, including Legal Aid matters, who can provide exceptional support while delivering outstanding client care.

What You'll Need

• Previous Family Law experience (essential)
• Experience in both Private and Public Family Law (essential)
• Knowledge of Divorce, Financial Remedies, Child Arrangements, Consent Orders, Pre/Post-Nuptial Agreements
• Strong client care and communication skills
• Experience supporting vulnerable clients
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management systems
• Knowledge of Legal Aid processes and LAA Portal

The Role

• Supporting Fee Earners and Solicitors on a varied caseload
• Drafting statements, court documents and legal correspondence
• Preparing bundles and managing case files
• Liaising with clients, counsel, experts and external agencies
• Managing key dates and ensuring compliance with court directions
• Assisting with Legal Aid applications and funding matters

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £25,000 - £28,000 DOE
• Career progression opportunities
• Professional training and development
• Supportive and collaborative team
• High-quality Family Law work

If you have solid Family Law experience and are looking to take the next step in your legal career, we'd love to hear from you.