Paralegal – Family Law
Location: Sale (with regular work across Sale and Manchester, hybrid working)
Salary: £24,000 to £30,000 (depending on experience)
Experience: Previous family law support experience preferred (paralegal or legal assistant level)
This is a great opportunity for a Family Paralegal to join our client’s Family team, supporting fee earners across a varied caseload and playing a key role in delivering excellent client service. The role is based in Sale, with regular work across both the Sale and Manchester offices, and hybrid working supported.
Our client places real emphasis on training and development, with clear opportunities to build skills, progress your career and develop technical expertise in a values-led, collaborative environment.
You will be a trusted support to fee earners, helping to keep matters progressing smoothly and ensuring clients receive a high standard of care throughout. This is a dynamic role suited to someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of tasks, and brings empathy and professionalism to sensitive matters.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Providing legal and administrative support to fee earners across a range of family matters
* Drafting legal documents, correspondence and client communications accurately and professionally
* Conducting legal research and preparing case summaries and briefing notes
* Managing case files and ensuring documentation is up to date and compliant
* Liaising with clients and third parties to support case progression
* Attending client meetings and court hearings where appropriate, taking notes and supporting follow‑up actions
* Supporting new client onboarding and initial enquiries
* Maintaining accurate records of chargeable time and supporting financial targets where applicable
* Supporting business development activity, including marketing and client engagement initiatives
* Ensuring compliance with firm policies, data protection requirements and regulatory standards
* Keeping up to date with legal developments and committing to ongoing professional development
What We’re Looking For
Essential
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and tactful approach
* Empathy and emotional intelligence, with the ability to support clients through sensitive situations
* Excellent attention to detail and a careful approach to deadlines and documentation
* Strong organisation and time management skills, able to prioritise a busy workload
* Confident using Microsoft Office and comfortable learning legal practice management systems
* Proactive approach, taking ownership of tasks and driving matters forward
* Collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to team success
* Resilience and calm professionalism under pressure
Desirable
* Law degree or equivalent legal qualification
* LPC or SQE (or working towards), although not essential
* Previous experience in a family law team (paralegal, legal assistant, or similar)
Why Join
Our client is values‑led and people‑focused, with a strong emphasis on training, development and progression. The culture is collaborative and supportive, with a clear focus on delivering excellent work and building trust through actions.
What’s On Offer
* Annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays)
* Wellness and wellbeing support, including counselling and mental health first aiders
* Workplace pension scheme
* Enhanced parental leave entitlements
* Hybrid working model (where applicable)
* Death in service cover (3x basic annual salary)
* Critical illness cover (3x basic annual salary)
* Healthcare cash plan
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme, tech scheme and season ticket loan
* Learning and development opportunities
Location & Working Arrangements
* Sale (with regular work across Sale and Manchester)
* Full‑time, permanent
* Hybrid working supported
Next Steps
Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h‑fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.
All applications will be handled in strict confidence.
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