Senior Family Paralegal

Cathedral Appointments Ltd; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Exeter is seeking a Senior Family Paralegal to provide vital support to clients and legal teams. This full-time position offers a hybrid working model post-probation, a competitive salary of £25k – £28k DOE, and benefits such as 25 days of annual leave and additional flexible benefits. Candidates should have prior paralegal experience, a positive attitude, and proficiency with legal systems.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employer pension contribution

Hybrid working scheme

Supported training and career development

Limited on-site parking

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Motivated and enthusiastic with a commitment to compliance.
• Ability to work with empathy and clarity.
• Experience with legal documentation and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare compliance documentation for review.
• Draft legal correspondence and statements.
• Liaise with clients and third parties.
• Assist with financial management of cases.
• Support within the Childcare or Divorce team.

Skills

Previous experience as a Paralegal or Legal Executive in a Family team

Positive attitude

Experience using technology and legal systems

Values-based approach

Job description

Overview

Senior Family Paralegal

Exeter (On-site during probation and then hybrid)

Full-time

Salary: £25k – £28k DOE

Our client is an established and highly regarded law firm based in Exeter, with additional offices across the South West. The firm has developed a strong reputation and is dedicated to offering high-quality legal advice and resolution services in areas such as divorce, separation, child arrangements, social services, and domestic abuse.

With a client-centred approach, the team works to support individuals and families through challenging times with empathy, transparency, and expertise. The practice is made up of highly experienced solicitors, legal executives, paralegals, and mediators, supported by specialist staff across its offices.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Family Paralegal to join a well-established legal team in Exeter. This role is integral in providing high-quality support to clients, Solicitors and Legal Executives while ensuring compliance with legal standards and best practice.

You will play a key part in progressing client matters, assisting with case management, and supporting the firm’s continued growth within the Legal Services profession.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing compliance documentation for review and approval by Solicitors or Legal Executives.
• Drafting legal correspondence and statements for Solicitor approval.
• Liaising with clients and third parties via email, telephone, and face-to-face meetings.
• Assisting with financial management of cases, including preparing invoices and posting slips.
• Providing dedicated support within either the Childcare or Divorce team.

About you

Our client would love to meet you if you are motivated, enthusiastic and have:

• Previous experience as a Paralegal or Legal Executive in a Family team.
• A positive attitude, able to work with empathy and clarity with clients and colleagues alike.
• Experience of using technology and legal systems to support efficient working.
• A values based approach to your work, focussing on professionalism and collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, discretionary Christmas leave, and birthday leave.
• Employer pension contribution.
• Hybrid working scheme (following probation).
• Supported training and career development opportunities.
• Limited on-site parking.
• Additional leave and flexible benefits.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity without commitment and in confidence, please contact Charlotte Ferguson, Recruitment Manager at [e-mail] or call 07342 840879.