Paula helped me find my latest role and couldn’t have been more helpful, encouraging and practical. She made what can be a very stressful time really straight-forward and simple. Highly recommend!
Lucy Williams
Solicitor
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Paula Pawlowska
Associate Director and Family Team Lead
Meet Paula Pawlowska
I completed my Master’s degree at The University of Manchester in International Business and Commercial Law in 2017. Since graduating, I have been working for Realm and use the knowledge I gained during my law degree to provide expert advice in legal recruitment.
I focus on the recruitment of Family Lawyers, including roles in Childcare Law. The law firms I work with are based across the North West, including Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire and Lancashire.
Together with our director Duane, I am also the co-host of our family law podcast, Refreshing Chats with Family Lawyers.
How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Spontaneous, tenacious and expressive.
What’s your favourite thing about working at Realm?
Working at Realm isn’t your standard office job. We’re actively involved in a number of networking events across Manchester and most recently all the girls ran a 10K Pretty Muddy for breast cancer research! It’s great how varied it is, from fancy black-tie events to Crystal Maze, we’ve done it all. Also, flexi-time because I love a lie in!
How do you unwind after a busy day at work?
I’m lucky enough to live in a really scenic part of Castlefield, so going for walks is a great way to spend my evenings, especially in the summer.
Paula is a rare treasure in the world of specialist recruitment. She knows her market, listens and gets to know both her clients - being the employer and the potential employee. She is professional, personable and hugely successful. No wonder her testimonials are so good.
Elizabeth Hassell
Head of Family at Joliffes Solicitors
Very satisfied with the service I received from Realm. Paula always kept in touch and updated me throughout. She is very friendly and keen to find the right fit for each individual client. Highly recommend!
Alexandra Wainwright
Family Solicitor
Paula was fantastic – she clearly had top candidates in mind when we first met but she took the time to listen to our needs, ethos and plans before suggesting anyone to meet. The first candidate we met was the one who eventually joined us so her instinct was right.
Chris Longbottom
Partner and National Family Team Manager at Clarke Wilmott
I would recommend Paula 100% if you are thinking of changing positions, she was amazing. She made the whole process so easy, talked you through every step and took the stress out of the situation completely.
Sarah Thomas
Family Solicitor