Family Paralegal, Loughborough, Leicestershire | Private Family Law, Direct Partner Exposure

The Firm

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Family Paralegal to join a well-established and highly regarded regional law firm in Loughborough.

With a long-standing presence in the local legal market, the firm has developed a strong reputation for providing quality legal services whilst maintaining a friendly, approachable and supportive working environment.

The firm is looking to strengthen its Family department with the appointment of a Paralegal who is keen to develop their experience in privately funded family law.

This is a particularly attractive opportunity for someone looking to progress their career, offering exposure to quality work, close involvement with experienced solicitors and partners, and the chance to develop their technical knowledge within an established team.

The Role

• Supporting experienced Family Solicitors and Partners on a varied caseload of purely private family matters.
• Assisting with divorce and separation proceedings, financial remedy matters and private Children Act applications.
• Preparing legal documentation, drafting correspondence, reviewing financial disclosure and assisting with court applications.
• Liaising with clients, Counsel, courts and other professionals throughout the progression of matters.
• Gaining valuable exposure to client meetings and the day-to-day management of privately funded family cases.
• Working closely with senior members of the department, with opportunities to take on greater responsibility as your experience develops.
• Building practical experience across both financial and children matters, providing an excellent foundation for long-term career progression.

You

• Previous experience working as a Family Paralegal or Legal Assistant, ideally within private family law.
• Exposure to divorce, financial remedy or private Children Act matters would be advantageous.
• A genuine interest in developing a long-term career within Family Law.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with a professional and empathetic approach to clients.
• Someone who is enthusiastic, keen to learn and looking for a role offering greater involvement in legal work.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Are you currently working in a Family department but finding that your role is largely administrative, with limited opportunities to develop your legal knowledge?

This position offers the chance to become genuinely involved in privately funded family matters, rather than simply providing administrative support.

One of the real attractions of this opportunity is the level of access to experienced solicitors and partners. You will be working closely with senior lawyers, learning directly from their experience and developing your understanding of more complex family matters.

For someone looking to build a long-term career in Family Law, this offers an excellent opportunity to gain meaningful experience, develop greater confidence in handling legal work and progress within a supportive department.

If you are looking for a well-established firm where you can develop your skills, gain exposure to quality private family work and take the next step in your career, I would be delighted to discuss the opportunity with you.

For a confidential conversation, please contact Toby Ryan at QED Legal.