Family Law Assistant

Role: Family Law Assistant Location: Derby, Derbyshire Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 Contract: Full time/Part time, Permanent Are you an experienced Legal Assistant or Career Paralegal looking to build a long-term career in family law? An established and highly regarded law firm in Derby is looking to recruit a dedicated Legal Assistant / Career Paralegal to join its busy and supportive Family Law team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in delivering exceptional client service, and is looking to develop their expertise within a respected specialist practice. The Role Working closely with experienced Family Solicitors, you will provide comprehensive support across a varied caseload of privately funded family matters. This is a hands-on position offering genuine responsibility and the opportunity to become an integral part of the team. Your responsibilities will include: • Assisting fee earners with a range of family law matters, including divorce, financial remedy, private children matters and cohabitation disputes. • Preparing legal documents, court bundles and correspondence. • Managing client enquiries with professionalism and empathy. • Liaising with clients, courts, barristers and other professionals. • Maintaining accurate case files and ensuring compliance with internal procedures. • Supporting fee earners throughout the lifecycle of cases. • General administrative and case management duties. About You The successful candidate will ideally have: • Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal within Family Law. • A genuine interest in developing a long-term career in family law. • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • A compassionate and professional approach when dealing with clients. • High attention to detail and a proactive attitude. • Experience using case management systems would be advantageous. What's on Offer? In return, you'll join a friendly, collaborative and well-respected firm that genuinely invests in its people. The successful candidate can expect: • A competitive salary based on experience. • Ongoing training and career development. • A supportive and approachable team culture. • High-quality work within a well-established Family Law department. • Long-term career progression opportunities. • Excellent employee benefits package. If you're looking for your next opportunity within Family Law and want to join a firm where your contribution will be recognised and valued, we'd love to hear from you. Contact Lauren Hopkinson at CRA on , for more information.