Family Law Paralegal

BPS Family Law is a specialist family law firm providing legal services to individuals dealing with complex and sensitive family matters. Based in Warrington and serving clients across the North West and beyond, we are committed to delivering clear, professional, and client-focused advice in accordance with regulatory and professional standards.

We are seeking an experienced Family Law Paralegal to join our Warrington-based team (hybrid position). The role involves providing paralegal support to solicitors and other authorised people in the delivery of family law services, working under appropriate supervision and in line with the firm’s regulatory obligations.

This position is well suited to an experienced paralegal who is looking to further develop their career within family law, with structured opportunities for progression through professional qualifications.

• Provide paralegal support on a range of family law matters, including divorce, financial remedy proceedings, private children matters, and domestic abuse cases.
• Assist solicitors with the preparation and progression of cases, ensuring compliance with the Family Procedure Rules, court deadlines, and internal file management requirements.
• Draft legal documents and correspondence, including court forms, statements, schedules, and bundles, under appropriate supervision.
• Liaise professionally with clients, courts, counsel, experts, and third parties, ensuring communications are clear, accurate, and timely.
• Attend client meetings and court hearings where appropriate, including note-taking and assisting with case preparation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records in line with regulatory, data protection, and confidentiality requirements.
• Support compliance with the firm’s policies and procedures, including those relating to the SRA Standards and Regulations.

• Demonstrable experience working as a paralegal in a family law practice.
• Good working knowledge of family law procedures and the Family Procedure Rules.
• Strong drafting, organisational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under supervision while managing competing priorities.
• Professional, client-focused, and sensitive in approach, with a strong commitment to ethical and professional standards.
• An interest in progressing towards professional qualification via CILEX, the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), or an equivalent route.

We actively support career development and welcome applications from candidates seeking long-term progression within family law. Subject to performance and business needs, the firm offers:

• Support and practical experience towards CILEX qualifications, with progression to Chartered Legal Executive status.
• Opportunities to gain qualifying work experience (QWE) and support towards Solicitor qualification via the SQE route.
• Ongoing training, supervision, and mentoring from experienced family law practitioners.

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• A supportive and professional working environment within a specialist family law practice.
• Clear opportunities for progression and professional qualification.
• The opportunity to work closely with experienced practitioners on a varied and high-quality caseload.

If you are an experienced family law paralegal seeking a role with genuine development and qualification opportunities within a regulated practice, we would welcome your application. Please submit your CV and a covering letter.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Warrington WA1