Family Paralegal – 1 PQE – Manchester – £30,000 (DOE)
Role
This role involves providing day‑to‑day support to solicitors and fee earners across a broad range of private family law matters. The successful candidate will assist with cases involving divorce, financial remedy proceedings, private children matters and general family law applications.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and manage case files.
- Draft correspondence and court documents.
- Liaise with clients, counsel, courts and other professionals.
- Ensure files are maintained in line with regulatory and procedural requirements.
- Handle sensitive matters with professionalism and empathy.
Qualifications
- At least one year’s experience working as a paralegal within a legal practice.
- Previous experience in a family or immigration department strongly preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and confident legal drafting ability.
- Professional, client‑focused approach.
- Ability to work effectively within a team, manage competing deadlines and handle confidential matters discreetly.
- Genuine interest in family law and willingness to learn and develop.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
EEO Statement
We value diversity and inclusion. All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected characteristics in the jurisdictions we operate.
Contact Details:
Executive Network Legal Limited Recruitment Team
