Paralegal – Family Law

Family court; United Kingdom; A distancia; GBP 34.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Meaningful Work

Flexible Hours

Collaborative Team

Professional Growth

Descripción de la vacante

Family Court Guide is seeking a dedicated Family Law Paralegal to prepare robust, well-organised case materials for private family law matters. You will assist clients and our internal team, ensuring compliance with court directions and confidentiality while managing document workflows.

You will work with senior advisors to develop strategy, support clients through complex processes, and adapt to flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed.

Formación

• Substantial experience as a Family Law Paralegal in private practice.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and draft court documents for private family law proceedings, including statements, applications, and evidence submissions.
• Compile and produce comprehensive court bundles fully compliant with Practice Direction 27A.
• Organise, label and index evidence exhibits, ensuring clarity and relevance throughout.
• Manage document workflows using law firm case management systems and bundle production software.
• Support clients by explaining processes, helping them stay organised, and ensuring they feel guided and empowered.
• Collaborate with senior advisors to develop case strategy and ensure procedural accuracy.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends when necessary, to accommodate clients’ schedules.

Conocimientos

Family law experience

Legal document drafting

Court application preparation

Evidence management

Case management software

Bundle production software

Attention to detail

Empathy and communication

Herramientas

LEAP

Bundledocs

Descripción del empleo

Type:

Part-time or full-time (flexible hours to suit client needs) freelance hourly rates apply

About Us:

At Family Court Guide, we stand alongside parents navigating some of the most challenging moments of their lives. Our work focuses on supporting those who have been falsely accused or are facing parental alienation—helping them to regain their voice, protect their relationship with their children, and present their case with clarity, evidence, and confidence.
We are expanding our small, dedicated team and are looking for an experienced Family Law Paralegal who combines professional expertise with empathy, precision, and strategic thinking.

About the Role:

This role will involve working directly with clients and our internal team to prepare robust, well-organised, and compliant case materials for private family law matters. You will play a key role in helping parents navigate the complexities of the Family Court system with professionalism and care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and draft court documents for private family law proceedings, including statements, applications, and evidence submissions.
• Compile and produce comprehensive court bundles fully compliant with Practice Direction 27A. Assess opposing sides bundles for compliance and inclusion of all relevant documents.
• Organise, label and index evidence exhibits, ensuring clarity and relevance throughout.
• Manage document workflows using law firm case management systems and bundle-building software.
• Support clients by explaining processes, helping them stay organised, and ensuring they feel guided and empowered throughout.
• Collaborate with senior advisors to develop case strategy and ensure procedural accuracy.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends when necessary, to accommodate clients’ schedules.

About You:

We are looking for someone with both heart and skill a professional who combines technical excellence with genuine empathy.

• Substantial experience as a Family Law Paralegal in private practice.
• Strong knowledge of family court procedure, including child arrangements, fact-finding hearings, and enforcement applications, appeals etc.
• Proficiency with legal document drafting, court application preparation, and evidence collation & management.
• Experienced in using legal case management and bundle production software (e.g., LEAP, Bundledocs, or similar).
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Emotionally intelligent, calm under pressure, and able to communicate with empathy.
• Strategically minded able to see both the procedural and tactical dimensions of a case.
• Unwaveringly committed to presenting the truth, solving problems and resolving disputes.
• Ability to be the calm, considered and rational voice in the room particularly when a client is on the receiving end of dishonest litigation tactics by the opposing side.
• Comfortable working remotely and managing your own workload.

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful Work: Help parents protect their relationships with their children.
• Flexible Hours: Work when clients need you most we value quality and compassion over rigid schedules.
• Collaborative Team: Join a small, dedicated team who care deeply about justice and fairness.
• Professional Growth: Be part of a growing organisation shaping how families navigate the family court process with integrity and confidence.