Family Paralegal / NQ

A well-regarded law firm in the Macclesfield area is looking to recruit either an experienced Family Paralegal or an NQ Solicitor to join its established family team.

This is a great opportunity to work closely with senior fee earners on a broad mix of privately funded family matters, including work for medium to high-net-worth clients.

You'll be supporting the Head of Department and wider team with the day-to-day running of files, gaining exposure to a varied caseload including:

Divorce and matrimonial finance
Children matters and injunctions
Cohabitee disputes
Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
There will also be opportunities to get involved in more hands-on work as your experience develops, including basic drafting under supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Acting as a first point of contact for new enquiries (phone and in person)
Managing file administration and keeping records up to date
Liaising with clients, courts, and counsel
Preparing court bundles and assisting with filings
Attending court with counsel and supporting fee earners where required
Organising meetings, conferences, and appointments (including MS Teams)
About You

Minimum 12 months' family law experience (flexible across firms)
Able to handle work independently and contribute to billing targets)
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Confident communicator with a professional but personable approach
Experience with Proclaim is beneficial but not essential
If you're looking to build your career within a supportive family team and gain exposure to high-quality private work, then this could be the role for you.  Please get in touch with Justine now on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed)