Average Family Paralegal salary in London

Top legal client are currently searching for an experienced Paralegal to join their family department near Barking on a permanent basis. This position offers hybrid working upon successful completion of a probationary period. Key duties to include: Assisting and supporting the partner in the family and child law department solicitors with caseloads.Covering caseloads of child and separation matters. Preparation of bundles.Working with clients, Courts and other fee earners.Providing Counsel assistance. Manage legal help forms. The successful candidate will have: Previous Family Law Paralegal experience. Keen interest in child law matters. Legal Aid experience preferable. Eager to develop existing skillset. Law Degree of 2:1 and above. If this looks like your next challenge, contact Owen at eclectic recruitment

Are you an experienced Family Law Paralegal looking to develop your legal career in a supportive, professional environment? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-regarded team and work on a varied and rewarding caseload.Job SummaryMy Client is seeking a dedicated and capable Family Law Paralegal to join their busy private family team. You’ll play a key role supporting solicitors on a wide range of cases while also managing a caseload of your own under appropriate supervision. This is a great opportunity for someone with solid family law experience who thrives in a client-focused, high-performing environment.Your RoleYou’ll work alongside experienced solicitors to deliver exceptional legal support in all areas of family law. This includes advising and assisting clients, preparing documentation, progressing matters efficiently, and maintaining high standards of client care and compliance throughout. In addition to supporting senior fee earners, you will take responsibility for your own files as agreed, contributing directly to the department’s billing and performance targets. There will also be opportunities to engage in business development, attend departmental meetings, and continue to build your legal knowledge and practical expertise.About YouYou are organised, proactive, and passionate about delivering excellent service. You will have a strong grounding in family law, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. You’ll also be confident in using legal IT systems, working both independently and as part of a close-knit team. A commitment to personal development and maintaining competence in your area of practice is essential.Some Bullet Points About You:Experience working as a paralegal in family lawStrong understanding of client care and confidentialityAbility to manage and progress a caseload under supervisionClear, confident communicator – both written and verbalWell-organised, with excellent attention to detailFamiliar with legal file management and time recording proceduresComfortable with billing processes and meeting performance targetsPositive and professional approach to teamwork and collaborationWilling to engage in business development activities (e.g. networking, content writing)Committed to continued learning and professional growthWhat’s On Offer:Full-time, office-based roleSupportive working environment with opportunities to growRegular supervision and continued developmentHow to ApplyIf you’re ready to take the next step in your legal career and join a team that values professionalism, client service, and continuous development, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a short cover message to be considered.

Role: Family Solicitor Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Family Solicitors for highly sought permanent position.Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.Family & Children Department Background:Our client’s family department is ranked and recognized by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. The family team includes practitioners who have achieved the Law Society’s Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring their clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity.In addition, our client’s Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions.Main Duties and Responsibilities:Report directly to Department DirectorResponsible for all aspects of Family Law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team membersAbility to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexitiesAssisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the departmentVariety of duties including dealing with a range of Family work including divorce, financial disputes and remedies, international elements of child abduction/ adoption, injunctions/ non molestation order and providing technical expertise and guidance to other team membersYou will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by theKey Skills Required:Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applyingBe committed and highly driven to provide an excellent standard of service to our clientsStrong management skillsCommitted team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referralsProfessional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Family Law issuesExcellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new businessThis list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy.Base Salary: £40,000–£47,000 p.a., based on experience | Panel-Accredited Salary: £50,000–£52,000 p.a. and there is Supervision bonus up to £8k p.a. payable after panel membership has been attained , on supervising paralegals/casworkers*.The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.About Gemini Recruitment:Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK.By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.