Family Paralegal | New Role!

Tsr Legal; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

TSR Legal is seeking a Family Paralegal for its Caerphilly team to support solicitors in a busy family law unit.

You will handle a varied private family caseload, assisting with divorce, financial remedy, private children matters and protective applications, while delivering empathetic, client‑focused service. This role offers development within a well‑established firm across South Wales and requires strong organisation and a proactive, professional approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in family law paralegal, legal assistant or family secretary role.
• Good understanding of family law procedures and documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in handling sensitive information.
• Empathetic, professional approach when dealing with clients in sensitive situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist solicitors with management and progression of a varied family law caseload.
• Prepare, draft and review legal correspondence, court documents and related paperwork.
• Support divorce proceedings and financial remedy matters with documentation preparation.
• Assist with private children matters, including child arrangements and court applications.
• Support cases involving non-molestation and occupation orders and other urgent protective applications.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic and physical case files.
• Liaise with clients, solicitors, counsel, courts and third parties.
• Take client instructions and prepare documentation for appointments and hearings.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure matters progress efficiently.
• Assist with court bundles and documentation for hearings.
• Provide compassionate and professional support to clients dealing with family breakdowns.
• Assist with general administrative duties to support the department.

Skills

Family law experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Discretion with confidential info

Case management software

Drafting & reviewing documents

Client-focused approach

Independent with teamwork

Empathetic client service

Education

Legal qualification studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Family Paralegal | New Role!

Location: Caerphilly, South Wales

The Opportunity

TSR Legal is delighted to be working with a well-established, multi-site law firm in South Wales to appoint a Family Paralegal for its team based in Caerphilly.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and organised legal professional to join a busy family law team, supporting solicitors and legal colleagues with a varied caseload of private family matters.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting clients through often sensitive and challenging circumstances, providing efficient case management and administrative support while helping to deliver a professional, empathetic and client-focused service.

Working alongside skilled family law practitioners, you will gain exposure to a broad range of matters, including divorce, financial remedy proceedings, private children matters, separation agreements and protective injunctions.

This opportunity would suit an existing Family Paralegal or Legal Assistant with relevant experience who is looking to develop their knowledge and progress within family law.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting solicitors with the management and progression of a varied family law caseload.
• Preparing, drafting and reviewing legal correspondence, court documents and other case-related paperwork.
• Supporting divorce proceedings and financial remedy matters, including the preparation and organisation of financial documentation.
• Assisting with private children matters, including child arrangements and related court applications.
• Supporting cases involving non-molestation orders, occupation orders and other urgent protective applications.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date electronic and physical case files.
• Liaising professionally with clients, solicitors, counsel, courts and other relevant third parties.
• Taking client instructions, gathering relevant information and preparing documentation for appointments and hearings.
• Monitoring deadlines, maintaining case management records and ensuring matters progress efficiently.
• Supporting the preparation of court bundles and other documentation required for hearings.
• Providing sensitive, compassionate and professional support to clients dealing with relationship breakdowns and other difficult family circumstances.
• Assisting with general administrative duties to support the effective running of the department.

The precise balance of responsibilities will depend on your experience and the needs of the team.

About You

We are keen to hear from candidates who have a genuine interest in family law, strong organisational skills and the confidence to work in a client-focused legal environment.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a family law paralegal, legal assistant or family legal secretary role.
• A good understanding of family law procedures and documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• A professional and empathetic approach when dealing with clients in sensitive situations.
• The ability to handle confidential information with discretion and care.
• Confidence using case management systems and standard office software.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team.

Candidates currently studying towards a legal qualification, or looking to develop their experience within family law, are encouraged to apply if they can demonstrate relevant skills and experience.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join an established legal practice with a presence across South Wales.
• Develop your experience within a busy family law team.
• Gain exposure to a broad range of private family matters.
• Work alongside experienced legal professionals.
• Build your technical knowledge and develop your career within family law.