Family Paralegal​/Fee Earner

A busy and established law firm is seeking an experienced Family Paralegal to join its growing Family Law team in the Rainhill area. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within public children law, offering generous hybrid working and genuine long-term progression.

The Role

The successful candidate will support solicitors in progressing legally aided family matters, primarily involving children law cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Taking client instructions and preparing statements
• Liaising with courts, counsel, experts and external agencies
• Drafting applications, court orders and preparing briefs to counsel
• Managing court timetables, hearings and appointments
• Preparing legal aid applications and maintaining file compliance
• Updating bundles and progressing matters through effective correspondence

About You

• Minimum 2 years' experience within a family law department
• Experience supporting public children/care proceedings
• Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to manage a busy workload
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary banding relative to experience
• Generous hybrid working
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• High-quality exposure to public children law work

This role would suit a motivated Family Paralegal looking to take the next step in their career within a collaborative and forward-thinking firm.

Please get in touch with Justine now on (phone number removed) or send your CV across to (url removed)