FAMILY LAW PARALEGAL

SOUTHPORT

£26-32K DOE

SOLICITOR TRAINING CONTRACTS

Our clients Southport office is seeking a proactive, organised, and dedicated Paralegal to join their Family Law team.

In this role, you will provide vital support across a diverse range of family law matters, working alongside fee earners handling both contested and non-contested proceedings. This position offers excellent exposure to private family law, with clear progression toward handling increasingly independent tasks and challenging fee-earning casework.

Key Responsibilities

• Case Preparation & Court Bundling: Collate, redact, and index Court bundles, witness statements, and trial documentation in strict compliance with Family Court directions and deadlines.
• Court Attendance: Attend hearings in person and remotely alongside fee earners or Counsel, taking comprehensive, accurate formal notes and assisting with client management.
• Client & Third-Party Liaison: Act as a professional point of contact for clients, opposing solicitors, barristers’ chambers, and expert witnesses via telephone, email, and in-person meetings.
• Legal Administration & Compliance: Manage electronic and physical file organization, open/close matters, complete compliance checks, and support the team with routine billing and financial administration.
• Legal Research & Drafting: Conduct targeted legal research and prepare drafts of standard correspondence, forms, and basic pleadings.

About You

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines under pressure.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in written work.
• Professional, empathetic communication skills suited to sensitive family law scenarios.
• Solid IT literacy, including good typing skills and familiarity with digital dictation and legal practice management software.
• Punctual, dependable, and eager to learn.

What the company offers

• Strong salary
• Exceptionally supportive environment
• Solicitor Training Contracts
• Career Progression
• Happy working life

If you feel you are a strong fit for this role, please apply with your CV and a member of our team will be in touch as soon as possible.