Family Paralegal (FTC)

Larbey Evans Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London law firm is seeking a Family Paralegal for a fixed-term contract of 6 or 12 months with a salary up to £32,000. The position involves assisting fee earners with a varied range of family matters, including those involving high net worth clients. Responsibilities include preparing court documents, conducting legal research, and managing case files. This role offers hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote, centered in London.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent employee benefits

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Experience as a Family Paralegal is essential.
• Strong research and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist fee earners with a broad range of family matters.
• Prepare and draft court bundles and disclosure lists.
• Conduct legal research as required.
• Manage day to day file administration.
• Support preparation for complex hearings and mediations.
• Coordinate meetings and track deadlines.

Skills

Family law experience

Research skills

Analytical skills

Education

Excellent academic record

Job description

Family Paralegal (FTC)

Leading London law firm with a strong track record of retaining top talent is seeking a Family Paralegal on an initial 6 or 12 month fixed-term contract. This award-winning Family department covers a wide variety of Family work, including financial matters and acting for UHNW / HNW clients.

• Salary to £32,000 + a variety of excellent employee benefits
• 6 or 12 month fixed-term contract
• 09:30-17:30 working hours
• Hybrid working – 3 days office / 2 days remote
• Central London

Family Paralegal (FTC) Key Responsibilities:

• Assist fee earners with a broad range of family matters, including children and financial matters, and matters involving HNW / UHNW clients.
• Prepare, draft, and format court bundles, chronologies, and disclosure lists for litigation, mediations, private FDRs, and arbitrations.
• Conduct legal research as required.
• Manage day to day file administration including correspondence with clients, counsel, experts, and third parties.
• Support the preparation and organisation of evidence for complex hearings, settlement meetings, and mediations.
• Coordinate meetings, track deadlines, and ensure compliance with court timetables and procedural requirements.

Family Paralegal (FTC) Skills & Requirements:

• Applicants must have experience as a Family Paralegal – this is essential.
• Excellent academics.
• Strong research and analytical skills.