Private Family Paralegal

Simpson Judge; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Manchester is seeking a skilled Private Family Paralegal to join their team. This role involves managing private family law cases and requires at least 1 year of related experience. The firm offers a competitive salary and a supportive working environment, with opportunities to handle high-profile cases.

Benefits

Competitive salary package based on experience

Supportive and collegiate working environment

Opportunity to work on high-profile cases

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a paralegal in a family law setting.
• Strong working knowledge of divorce law, financial remedy proceedings, and prenups.
• High level of discretion dealing with sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with varied caseloads of private family matters.
• Preparing court documents and conducting legal research.
• Supporting fee earners in the progression of files.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Discretion

Ability to work autonomously

Job description

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Salary: Competitive, Dependent on Experience (DOE)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Overview:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a skilled Private Family Paralegal to join a reputable and well-established private client law firm based in Manchester. This is a rewarding and fast-paced role, ideally suited to a paralegal with demonstrable experience in divorce, financial remedies, and prenuptial agreements.

The successful candidate will support senior fee earners and partners on a high-quality caseload of family matters involving HNW clients, offering exposure to both complex and sensitive issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with and managing a varied caseload of private family matters including:
• Financial remedy applications
• Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
• Preparing and drafting court documents, bundles, witness statements, and correspondence
• Conducting legal research and liaising with clients, counsel, and third parties
• Supporting fee earners in the day-to-day progression of files and attending client meetings
• Maintaining accurate case management and adhering to deadlines

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a paralegal in a family law setting
• Strong working knowledge of divorce law, financial remedy proceedings, and prenups
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A high level of discretion and professionalism when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a close-knit team

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary package based on experience
• Supportive and collegiate working environment
• Opportunity to work on high-profile and high-value private family cases
• Central Manchester office with hybrid working potential

This role is ideal for a motivated paralegal who is passionate about private family law and looking to take the next step in their legal career. If you are looking for a new challenge in a specialist firm with a strong reputation, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply:

To discuss this opportunity in confidence or to apply, please submit your CV today. Interviews are being arranged on a rolling basis.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Legal

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