Family Paralegal / Fee Earner

Clayton Legal
📍 Rainhill, England, United Kingdom 💼 Permanent 🕒 Posted July 07, 2026

Job Description

A busy and established law firm is seeking an experienced Family Paralegal to join its growing Family Law team in the Rainhill area. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within public children law, offering generous hybrid working and genuine long-term progression.

The Role

The successful candidate will support solicitors in progressing legally aided family matters, primarily involving children law cases.

Key Responsibilities

  • Taking client instructions and preparing statements
  • Liaising with courts, counsel, experts and external agencies
  • Drafting applications, court orders and preparing briefs to counsel
  • Managing court timetables, hearings and appointments
  • Preparing legal aid applications and maintaining file compliance
  • Updating bundles and progressing matters through effective correspondence

  • About You


  • Minimum 2 years' experience within a family law departmen...
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    Job Details

    • Location Rainhill, England
    • Job Type Permanent
    • Category Legal Support Workers
    • Posted Date July 07, 2026
    • Application Deadline August 16, 2026