Family Paralegal

Reed; Reading; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive team culture

Clear progression in family law

Exposure to high-quality, privatelyf

Job summary

Reed in Marlow is seeking a Family Paralegal to join our Family Law team on a varied caseload of private family matters. You will assist senior fee earners, draft documents, prepare court bundles, and liaise with clients, counsel and the courts throughout the lifecycle of each file.

This role suits a paralegal with family law experience or a law graduate seeking a long-term career in private practice within a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of family law and court procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Law graduates with relevant family law experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assisting on family law matters including divorce, financial remedy and private children work.
• Drafting correspondence, statements and legal documents.
• Preparing and organising court bundles.
• Liaising with clients, counsel and the courts.
• Diary management and monitoring key deadlines.
• Delivering a high standard of client care throughout.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Very well organized

Excellent attention to detail

Family law knowledge

Education

Law degree or graduate

Job description

An established and well-respected private practice law firm in Marlow is looking to recruit a Family Paralegal to join its growing and supportive Family Law team. This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal with family law experience or a law graduate looking to develop a long-term career within private practice.

The Role

You will support senior fee earners on a varied caseload of private family matters, gaining hands-on exposure and responsibility across the full lifecycle of files.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting on family law matters including divorce, financial remedy and private children work
• Drafting correspondence, statements and legal documents
• Preparing and organising court bundles
• Liaising with clients, counsel and the courts
• Diary management and monitoring key deadlines
• Delivering a high standard of client care throughout

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a Family Paralegal or Legal Assistant
• Good working knowledge of family law and court procedures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Law graduates with relevant family law experience will be considered

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Clear long-term progression within family law
• Exposure to high-quality, privately funded work
• Stable role within a reputable local firm

This role is ideal for a Family Paralegal in Marlow seeking progression, responsibility and long-term development within a well-structured family law team.