Description
Family Paralegal
Location: Cambridge or Bristol
Salary: Competitive, plus market-leading bonus
The Opportunity
I'm working with a well-established, Legal 500-ranked firm with an outstanding reputation in family law. Their thriving Cambridge office is looking to recruit a Family Paralegal to support the continued growth of the department while delivering exceptional service to clients.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a firm that genuinely invests in its people. You'll work alongside experienced family lawyers in a friendly, collaborative environment with excellent training, mentoring, and long-term career progression.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist solicitors with a varied caseload of family law matters, including divorce, financial remedy, private children disputes, cohabitation agreements, and domestic abuse cases.
- Draft legal documents, correspondence, court forms, and bundles.
- Liaise with clients, courts, counsel, and third parties, ensuring matters progress efficiently.
- Take client instructions and provide administrative and legal support throughout each case.
- Manage files, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with firm procedures.
- Deliver a high standard of client care while supporting the wider family team.
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience as a Family Paralegal or Legal Assistant within a family law department.
- A sound understanding of family law procedures and court processes.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Strong communication skills and a compassionate, client-focused approach.
- A genuine interest in developing a long-term career in family law.
Why This Firm?
This firm offers far more than just a competitive salary. They are committed to developing their people and providing an excellent working environment.
Benefits include:
- Private healthcare
- Additional annual leave
- Ongoing training and career development
- Wellbeing initiatives and regular staff events
- A collaborative and supportive Legal 500 team
- The opportunity to give back to the local community through a dedicated charity budget
Interested?
For more information or a confidential chat, please contact Ellie at Puro Associates:
01904 571760
