Full job descriptionParalegal / Legal Assistant (Family Law)

Location: Birmingham (Office-Based)

Salary: £25,000 – £28,000

Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm
I’m currently working with a well-established firm who are looking to appoint a Paralegal / Legal Assistant into their Private Family Law department based in Birmingham.
This is a great opportunity for a candidate with prior family law experience to join a busy and supportive team, with strong exposure to private and (ideally) public law matters.
The Opportunity
The successful candidate will support fee earners across a full caseload of family matters, including:
*Divorce and matrimonial work
*Financial remedies
*Child arrangements
*Consent orders
*Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
Key Responsibilities
*Providing comprehensive legal support to solicitors and fee earners
*Drafting legal documents, including witness and position statements
*Managing files and maintaining accurate records on the case management system (PCMS)
*Preparing court bundles and correspondence
*Liaising with clients, counsel, experts, and external agencies
*Managing diaries and key deadlines
*Working with Legal Aid (LAA) portals and applications
My client is looking for:
*Previous experience within Family Law
*Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
*Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management systems
*Someone comfortable handling sensitive matters and working with vulnerable clients
Package & Benefits
*Salary: £25,000 – £28,000 (dependent on experience)
*25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
*Additional 1 day annual leave per year of service (up to 30 days)
*Birthday day off (post-probation)
*Supportive office-based environment
This role would suit a motivated paralegal or legal assistant looking to further develop their career in family law within a structured and professional environment.
Apply today!