Full job description
Role: Family Law Assistant
Location: Derby, Derbyshire
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000
Contract: Full time/Part time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Legal Assistant or Career Paralegal looking to build a long-term career in family law?
An established and highly regarded law firm in Derby is looking to recruit a dedicated Legal Assistant / Career Paralegal to join its busy and supportive Family Law team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in delivering exceptional client service, and is looking to develop their expertise within a respected specialist practice.
The Role
Working closely with experienced Family Solicitors, you will provide comprehensive support across a varied caseload of privately funded family matters. This is a hands-on position offering genuine responsibility and the opportunity to become an integral part of the team.
Your responsibilities will include:
*Assisting fee earners with a range of family law matters, including divorce, financial remedy, private children matters and cohabitation disputes.
*Preparing legal documents, court bundles and correspondence.
*Managing client enquiries with professionalism and empathy.
*Liaising with clients, courts, barristers and other professionals.
*Maintaining accurate case files and ensuring compliance with internal procedures.
*Supporting fee earners throughout the lifecycle of cases.
*General administrative and case management duties.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
*Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal within Family Law.
*A genuine interest in developing a long-term career in family law.
*Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
*Strong written and verbal communication skills.
*A compassionate and professional approach when dealing with clients.
*High attention to detail and a proactive attitude.
*Experience using case management systems would be advantageous.
What’s on Offer?
In return, you’ll join a friendly, collaborative and well-respected firm that genuinely invests in its people. The successful candidate can expect:
*A competitive salary based on experience.
*Ongoing training and career development.
*A supportive and approachable team culture.
*High-quality work within a well-established Family Law department.
*Long-term career progression opportunities.
*Excellent employee benefits package.

If you’re looking for your next opportunity within Family Law and want to join a firm where your contribution will be recognised and valued, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Lauren Hopkinson at CRA on , for more information.