Family Paralegal

Michael Page Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Exposure to high-profile matters

Training & development

Collaborative team environment

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Michael Page Legal's London office is seeking a Family Paralegal to join a respected team on a 12-month contract, supporting lawyers on a broad range of family matters for high-net-worth clients. The role covers both contentious and non-contentious work and involves document preparation, research, and client liaison.

Key requirements include prior family paralegal experience, strong communication, and excellent organisation to manage deadlines across varied matters.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Family Paralegal is essential.
• Strong knowledge of family law procedures and processes.
• Experience supporting financial and/or children matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organised with strong time management abilities.
• Professional and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist fee earners and partners on family law matters.
• Support divorce and financial remedy cases.
• Assist with private children matters and applications.
• Prepare documents, court bundles, and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research and prepare case summaries.
• Liaise with clients, barristers, experts, and third parties.
• Manage document review and disclosure exercises.
• Assist with mediation, arbitration, and negotiated settlements.
• Maintain accurate matter records and case management systems.
• Attend meetings, hearings, and client appointments as required.
• Manage deadlines and competing priorities effectively.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Provide general administrative and legal support to the Family team.

Skills

Family Law

Communication

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Law Degree

Paralegal Qualification

Tools

Case Management

Job description

An established London law firm is seeking a Family Paralegal to join its highly regarded team on a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will support lawyers on a broad range of complex family matters, acting for high-net-worth individuals and families across both contentious and non-contentious work.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established London law firm recognised for advising private individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and business owners on complex legal matters. The firm is known for delivering exceptional client service, handling sophisticated cases, and fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment.

Description

• Assist fee earners and partners on a broad range of family law matters
• Support cases involving divorce and financial remedy proceedings
• Assist with private children matters and related applications
• Prepare legal documents, court bundles, and correspondence
• Conduct legal research and prepare case summaries
• Liaise with clients, barristers, experts, and third parties
• Manage document review and disclosure exercises
• Assist with mediation, arbitration, and negotiated settlements
• Maintain accurate matter records and case management systems
• Support business development and client relationship activities
• Attend meetings, hearings, and client appointments where required
• Manage deadlines and competing priorities effectively
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Provide general administrative and legal support to the Family team

Profile

• Previous experience as a Family Paralegal is essential
• Strong understanding of family law procedures and processes
• Experience supporting financial and/or children matters
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Ability to prioritise a busy workload effectively
• High level of attention to detail
• Professional and client-focused approach
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proactive and self-motivated attitude
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Team-oriented and collaborative mindset
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Strong academic background preferred

Job Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Exposure to high-profile family law matters
• Opportunity to work with leading lawyers in the field
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• High levels of responsibility and client exposure
• Strong potential to enhance long-term career prospects
• Inclusive and welcoming culture
• Opportunity to work with high-net-worth clients
• Access to professional development initiatives
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Exposure to a varied and challenging caseload
• Immediate opportunity to make an impact within the team