LR Legal Recruitment
Family Paralegal (private)
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Family Paralegal
Location: London
Salary: £30k - £35k
Working Pattern: Full-time
About the Firm
A leading boutique family law firm specialising in complex private family matters is seeking an ambitious and detail-focused Family Paralegal to join its growing team.
The firm advises a prestigious client base, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, on sensitive and often complex family law matters. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, partner-led advice, this is an excellent opportunity for a Family Paralegal looking to develop their career within a specialist practice.
The Role
The successful candidate will work closely with Partners and Solicitors, providing high-quality support across a varied caseload of private family law matters. The role will involve assisting on complex financial remedy matters, divorce proceedings, children cases, and other sensitive family disputes.
This position would suit a proactive and organised individual who is looking to gain exposure to high-quality family law work within a supportive and intellectually challenging environment.
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Key Responsibilities
- Providing day-to-day support to Partners and Solicitors on complex family law matters.
- Assisting with divorce and separation matters from instruction through to conclusion.
- Supporting financial remedy cases involving complex assets, business interests, trusts, and international elements.
- Preparing legal documents, correspondence, and court documentation.
- Conducting legal research and preparing case summaries.
- Reviewing and analysing financial disclosure documentation.
- Assisting with the preparation of court bundles and hearing materials.
- Liaising with clients, counsel, experts, and third parties in a professional and sensitive manner.
- Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring compliance with internal procedures.
- Supporting with file management, billing processes, and general case administration.
Candidate Requirements
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Previous experience working within a family law team, ideally within private family law.
- Experience supporting divorce, financial remedy, and/or children matters.
- A strong understanding of family law procedures and terminology.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A professional and client-focused approach, particularly when dealing with sensitive matters.
- Experience dealing with high-net-worth clients would be advantageous.
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What the Firm Offers
- The opportunity to work alongside highly experienced family law specialists.
- Exposure to complex and high-value family law matters.
- A supportive boutique working environment.
- Excellent career development opportunities.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Family Paralegal seeking to progress their career within a highly regarded specialist family law practice.
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