Experienced Family Law Professional

2 days ago


Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Slater Gordon Full time

We are currently recruiting for a talented experienced Paralegal to join our first-class specialist Family department based in Liverpool city centre.

This position will support our Solicitors nationally in their handling of client matters, ensuring a proactive and high level of client care and compliance with the National Practice Standards.

Our ideal candidate has previous experience in a similar role, able to provide support and assistance to Solicitors and Associates in the running of cases which would include divorce, matrimonial finances, nuptial agreements, and private children act matters for medium to high-net-worth individuals. The position would also involve regular client contact, therefore excellent written and oral communication skills are paramount.

We are looking for an individual who preferably has experience in private Family Law not public law.

Other duties would include drafting correspondence, applications, statements, letters of instruction, briefs to Counsel, and preparing court bundles for approval. With this, we are seeking an individual who can undertake legal research, instruct counsel, and attend court to sit behind Counsel, along with organising files, assisting with diary management, and legal support tasks (such as dictation, scanning, photocopying, and file review/closure), while ensuring both time recording and billing targets are met.

Previous family experience is essential

The salary for this role is estimated to be around £30,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience.

About Us

We are Slater Gordon, a leading consumer law firm, committed to giving people easier access to world-class legal services. Our mission is to use technology and exceptional people to drive innovation in the legal industry.

At Slater Gordon, we value diversity and believe it drives innovation. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view, creating a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.

As a result, we offer a range of benefits that make us stand out from other employers:

  • Hybrid working – 2 days per week working in the office (must live a reasonable distance to commute to the office)
  • 35 hours per week – Monday to Friday – Flexible and agile working environment
  • 25 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays
  • Buy and sell annual leave up to 5 days
  • Employee Referral scheme with payments up to £2000 per referral
  • Group Incentive Plan (Annual Bonus Scheme)
  • Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App providing you with services including annual health checks, access to Digital GP's, mental health consultations, 2nd medical opinions, and much more
  • Employee Assistance Programme where you can access free webinars for stress awareness and counselling sessions
  • Group Income Protection which will support you with an income if you are unable to work long term, as a result of an illness or injury
  • Health and Wellbeing Programmes and apps including gym discounts, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, meditation sessions, and much more
  • Life Assurance cover
  • Workplace pension
  • Benefits Hub providing discounts to over 700 services including cinema tickets, food and drink, travel, and high street stores
  • Dental Insurance
  • Free legal help and discounted lawyer-led legal services


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