Family Paralegal

Location: Manchester

Salary: Competitive, DOE

Working Pattern: Full-time | Hybrid working (3 days office-based / 2 days from home)

Firm: Well-established specialist family law practice (name confidential)

Overview

A highly regarded and established family law practice in Manchester is seeking an experienced Family Paralegal to join its growing team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with solid family law experience who is looking for long-term progression within a supportive and forward-thinking firm.

The firm is particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate leadership potential and would be open to managing and supervising a team of junior paralegals in the future as the department continues to expand.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting fee earners and partners across a broad range of private family law matters
• Assisting with and progressing cases involving divorce, financial remedy, private children matters, cohabitation disputes, and related applications
• Drafting legal documentation including court applications, witness statements, schedules, correspondence, and bundles
• Conducting legal research, preparing chronologies, and assisting with case strategy
• Liaising with clients, counsel, courts, experts, and third parties with professionalism and sensitivity
• Attending meetings, conferences, and hearings alongside fee earners where required
• Managing files, including opening matters, conducting AML checks, diary management, and ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory procedures
• Maintaining accurate attendance notes, case records, and client updates
• Assisting on complex matters and taking increasing responsibility for progressing cases under supervision
• Supporting the development of internal processes and mentoring junior paralegals as the team grows
• Demonstrating leadership capability with a view to stepping into a supervisory or team lead role in the future

Requirements

• Previous experience in family law (essential) — ideally 1+ years as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant
• Strong understanding of family law procedures and court processes
• Excellent drafting skills with strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator with the ability to deal sensitively with clients
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines in a busy environment
• Experience preparing court bundles and handling disclosure is advantageous
• Ambition to progress and take on leadership or team management responsibilities

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• Hybrid working arrangement (3 days office-based / 2 days remote)
• Clear progression opportunities within the firm
• Opportunity to develop into a supervisory or paralegal management role
• Supportive, collaborative, and specialist family law environment
• Ongoing training and professional development