At a Glance
- Tasks: Support solicitors in family law cases, managing files and client communications.
- Company: Established family law practice known for client care and legal expertise.
- Benefits: 25 days holiday, pension scheme, training, and annual salary reviews.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real difference in family law.
- Qualifications: Experience in legal support, strong organisation, and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
EventusLegal are seeking a permanent Family Paralegal to join the employer's well-established family law team based in Stafford, Staffordshire. This is a full-time Family Paralegal job, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, offering the opportunity to work within a respected specialist family practice in Stafford known for its strong client care and accredited legal expertise.
The Family Paralegal will be joining a growing and supportive team with exposure to a varied caseload across children and matrimonial matters, providing excellent development within a busy and highly regarded regional practice. This Family Paralegal job sits within a specialist family law environment, supporting solicitors across a broad range of privately funded family matters including divorce, financial remedy and children disputes. The Family Paralegal will play an important role in assisting fee earners with progressing cases efficiently while ensuring clients receive a high standard of service throughout often sensitive legal processes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting solicitors with the day‑to‑day progression of family law files across divorce, financial settlements and children matters
- Acting as a key point of contact for clients, providing updates and ensuring a professional and empathetic service
- Preparing and drafting legal documentation including correspondence, court forms and case notes
- Assisting with the collation and organisation of evidence and case materials for hearings and negotiations
- Managing incoming enquiries and supporting the wider team with effective case coordination
- Maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date records on case management systems
- Undertaking general administrative support to ensure smooth running of family law matters
About You
You will ideally have prior experience within a legal environment and a genuine interest in family law, with the ability to support sensitive and often complex matters with professionalism and care. This Family Paralegal job will suit someone who is organised, proactive and confident working in a busy team environment within a fast paced family department. You should also be able to demonstrate the following:
- Previous experience in a legal support or paralegal role, ideally within family law
- Strong organisation and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
- Proactive approach with the ability to take initiative and support fee earners independently
- Good IT skills and confidence using case management systems and Microsoft Office
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in written and administrative work
- Clear and professional communication skills when dealing with clients and colleagues
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
- A committed, supportive and client focused attitude
Benefits and Rewards
The employer offers a supportive and specialist working environment within an established family law practice, providing exposure to a wide range of interesting and meaningful work. Benefits include:
- 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Local parking and accessible by public transport
- Training and development
- Annual salary reviews
About the Law Firm
The employer is a well established specialist family law practice based in Staffordshire, recognised for providing high quality legal advice across all aspects of matrimonial and children law. The firm has built a strong reputation locally for delivering clear, practical and client focused support in divorce, financial settlements and both private and public children law matters. The practice is known for maintaining high standard of service delivery and legal expertise, with a strong commitment to best practice, quality assurance and client satisfaction. This is a supportive and collaborative environment where the Family Paralegal will join a busy and growing team within a respected regional family law practice.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.
