Family Paralegal

Lunaria Partners | Responsible Business; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lunaria Partners | Responsible Business in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an experienced Family Paralegal, Senior Paralegal or Legal Executive to develop expertise and progress towards senior roles. You will advise high-net-worth clients on family law matters, including pre-nups, divorce and children's disputes, with training available to advance within the firm.

The role offers potential for long‑term progression, including qualification and eventual Partnership, with a collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Experience in family law
• Willingness to progress within the firm
• Travel to the office for client meetings

Responsibilities

• Assist on family law matters including pre-nups, divorce and children’s disputes
• Support senior solicitors with case preparation and document drafting
• Attend client meetings as required and coordinate with the team

Skills

Family law knowledge

Client communication

Case management support

Education

CILEX qualification

Paralegal studies

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a friendly and collaborative law firm. This role would suit an experienced Family Paralegal, Senior Paralegal or Legal Executive looking to develop their expertise, with the opportunity to receive training and progress towards a more senior position.

The Team

The team has two highly regarded partners, one who is well known for advising on financial matters, and the other for providing empathetic and pragmatic advice in regards to disputes about children.

The Role

You can look forward to advising high, and some ultra high, net worth clients on family law matters including pre-nups, divorce, separation, children's disputes and financial disputes.

This is an excellent opportunity to build on your existing family law experience while learning from experienced partners and developing your technical skills. For the right person, there is scope for long-term progression, including the opportunity to work towards qualification and, ultimately, Partnership.

The Requirements

The firm is open-minded about level and is keen to hear from candidates with experience in family law, including:

• Family Paralegals and Senior Paralegals
• Legal Executives and CILEX-qualified professionals
• Candidates working towards qualification or looking to take the next step in their legal career

The role will require travel to the office to meet clients, but outside of that the firm are flexible to how many days you do in the office vs at home.

This is genuinely a great firm to work for with a friendly culture, where the team work hard, but also have fun together!