Family Legal Assistant
Hot Job
- Join a growing Family Law team where you’ll work one-to-one with an experienced solicitor
- Hybrid working, genuine progression opportunities and a people-first culture
- Build your legal career in a supportive firm that values long-term development
If you’ve already built experience as a Legal Assistant in Family Law and you’re looking for somewhere you can genuinely grow your career, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
You’ll become the trusted support to an experienced Family Solicitor, developing a close working relationship while gaining exposure to a varied caseload covering divorce, financial remedies, and children matters.
Rather than feeling like one of many support staff, you’ll play an integral role in helping deliver an exceptional client experience through some of the most important moments in people’s lives.
This is a firm that believes professional excellence and personal fulfilment should go hand in hand. Alongside high-quality work, you’ll benefit from a collaborative culture, hybrid working and a clear pathway to progress into a more senior legal support or fee-earning role over time.
Who we’re looking for
- Previous experience working within a Family Law department (Essential)
- Legal Assistant or Paralegal background, ideally within family law or a similar legal environment
- Experience using court systems and online portals
- Relevant legal qualification
- Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and document management systems
- Strong audio typing skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail with strong organisational skills
- Able to prioritise a varied workload and meet deadlines
- Empathetic, proactive and calm under pressure
- Team-oriented with a genuine commitment to excellent client care
What you’ll be doing
- Supporting a solicitor across a varied private family law caseload, including:
- Divorce
- Financial matters
- Children cases
- Prenuptial agreements
- Managing initial client enquiries and onboarding new clients
- Drafting legal documents, court forms and correspondence
- Liaising with clients, courts and other professionals
- Conducting legal research where required
- Preparing documents through audio typing
- Managing diaries, appointments and file administration
- Assisting with billing and financial administration
- Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring regulatory compliance
- Supporting the wider Family team and participating in ongoing training
Salary & Benefits
- Hybrid working (up to 2 days from home)
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Enhanced sick pay
- Wellbeing support
- Employee recognition scheme
- Strong social and team culture
- Structured progression opportunities
- Supportive, family-friendly working environment
- Opportunity to build a long-term legal career within a growing firm
Contact Rachael Conley
📩 rachael.conley@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
Key details
Salary
£26,000 - £28,000
Location
- Cheshire
- North West
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Family
Job ref
V-66456
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