At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage your own caseload in family law, supporting clients through divorce and child arrangements.
- Company: Join a modern, progressive law firm with a strong reputation in Birmingham.
- Benefits: Gain autonomy, develop your career, and work in a supportive environment.
- Other info: Collaborate with a dynamic team while managing your own files.
- Why this job: Take the next step in your legal career and make a real difference for clients.
- Qualifications: Experience in family law and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 20790 - 25410 £ per year.
TSR Legal are delighted to be representing a well-established and forward-thinking law firm in Birmingham who are looking to appoint a Family Law Paralegal to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Family Paralegal who is ready to take the next step in their career and manage their own caseload, dealing directly with clients and taking responsibility for progressing matters with a good level of autonomy.
The successful candidate will join a busy Family team handling a varied caseload, with work spanning divorce and separation, financial matters and children-related issues.
The Role
- You will be responsible for managing and progressing your own caseload, providing clients with clear, professional support throughout their matter.
- Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing your own caseload of family law matters
- Taking initial instructions and establishing client objectives
- Progressing matters efficiently and proactively
- Assisting with divorce and separation matters
- Dealing with financial settlements and associated documentation
- Supporting cases involving children and child arrangement matters
- Preparing correspondence, statements, court documents and other legal documentation
- Assisting with applications to the Family Court where required
- Liaising with clients, solicitors, barristers, courts, Cafcass and other third parties
- Preparing files for hearings and ensuring all relevant deadlines are met
- Undertaking legal research where appropriate
- Keeping clients regularly updated on the progress of their matters
- Maintaining accurate and compliant case management records
- Working collaboratively with the wider Family team while taking ownership of your own files
The firm’s Family team deals with a broad range of matters including divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements, separation and family court applications, providing clients with clear and practical advice throughout what can often be a challenging period.
About You
We are looking for a Family Law Paralegal who is confident managing their own caseload and is ready to take genuine responsibility for their files. You will ideally have:
- Previous experience within a Family law team
- The ability to manage your own caseload from instruction through to conclusion
- A good understanding of family law procedures
- Experience across divorce, finances and/or children matters
- Strong drafting and written communication skills
- Excellent organisation and time management
- A professional and empathetic approach to client care
- The confidence to communicate directly with clients and third parties
- The ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a wider team
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under pressure
This role would suit a Family Paralegal, Legal Executive or Family Legal Assistant who has developed beyond a purely administrative position and is now looking for greater responsibility, ownership and career development.
The Firm
You will be joining a modern, progressive law firm with an established presence in Birmingham and a broad client base covering both individuals and businesses. The firm prides itself on delivering quality legal advice, strong client care and a professional yet supportive working environment.
Interested? If you are a Family Law Paralegal looking for a role where you can manage your own caseload, work closely with experienced lawyers and continue developing your career, TSR Legal would be pleased to hear from you.
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