Are you a Family Paralegal looking to join an award‑winning law firm that truly prioritises people? At the Jackson Lees Group, our purpose is to make a positive difference for our clients, our colleagues and the communities we serve. You’ll work within a supportive and collaborative Family team on a broad range of family law matters, playing a meaningful role in guiding clients through sensitive and often challenging times, while benefiting from a workplace that values your wellbeing and invests in your long‑term career.

Key Information

Office
Liverpool Walker House
Department
Public Family
Responsible to
Head of Department
Contract Term
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Who are we?

The Jackson Lees Group is a leading North West law firm and part of The MAPD Group. What started as a small Liverpool practice has grown into a multi‑office firm with more than 200 colleagues across Liverpool, Hoylake, Heswall and Churchtown. We are proud of our culture, our values, and our commitment to delivering exceptional legal services while supporting our people to be the best version of themselves.

Overall purpose:  

To support the Family Law team in delivering a high-quality, compassionate, and client-focused legal service, assisting with the effective management of family matters from instruction through to resolution. The Paralegal will play a key role in progressing cases efficiently, maintaining excellent standards of client care, and ensuring full compliance with the Firm’s policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Acting as a professional ambassador for the Firm, the role contributes to the team’s success by promoting the Firm’s values, reputation, and commitment to making a positive difference for clients during often sensitive and challenging circumstances.
 
Key requirements:
 
  • Maintain up-to-date case management systems to allow the team to find and use documents easily and efficiently and assist generally with document management.
  • Perform any other duties as requested by team leader or management staff.
  • Assist the team by preparing routine documents or basic legal documents for Lawyer approval.
  • Provide an element of chargeable legal services.
  • Assist on cases by carrying out research, drafting documentation, liaising with clients and third parties, and providing first-rate legal advice to clients.
  • Ensure that the firm’s policies and procedures and those laid out by regulatory bodies such as the Solicitors Regulation Authority are complied with fully at all times.
  • Contribute towards the effective management of risk by carrying out regular risk assessments on all matters, efficient file management, and by providing excellent client care.

What we’re looking for:

  • A minimum of 12 months’ experience as a Paralegal within a Family Law team is desirable.
  • Ability to draft basic legal documents and prepare bundles for hearings.
  • Familiarity with case management systems and effective file organisation.
  • Strong client communication skills and experience liaising with third parties.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills to handle multiple cases.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Empathy and professionalism when dealing with sensitive family matters.
  • Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management software.

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive basic salary
  • Excellent bonus structure
  • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme
  • Death in Service cover
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • PayCare Health Provider
  • Referral bonus scheme
  • Company and social events
  • Unlimited access to our internal training academy

Jackson Lees Group (a part of The MAPD Group) is committed to fostering an accepting an inclusive environment for our people and clients. We know that Making A Positive Difference through the practice of law can be achieved best when we celebrate diversity of all kinds. We actively encourage those from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds to apply for this role, including people from minority ethnicity backgrounds, religious backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, disabled people, people from different social backgrounds and of different ages.

Applications

Please direct all applications to our recruitment team: recruitment@mapdgroup.com

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