We have a fantastic opportunity for a Paralegal to join our specialist Family team based in Liverpool. 

JMW’s team of Family law solicitors is known for achieving excellent results for our clients. They specialise in private high-net worth divorce matters, finances, and private law children matters including surrogacy. 

The Liverpool office is a close-knit team of 12, headed up by Partner Beverley Jones, who has been recognised year on year since 2014 as a top tier lawyer in both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.  The team were recently awarded ‘Family Law Team of the Year’ at Liverpool Law Society awards. 

The successful candidate will get the opportunity to work closely with our experienced partners and solicitors, enabling them to develop their knowledge and career with a Top 100 law firm. 

Candidate requirements:

• Graduate with a strong academic record.
• Experience of legal Family work is essential. 
• Work well in a team.
• Ability to pro-actively prioritise and complete work to a high standard set by fee earners.
• Excellent client care skills - communicate with clients of the department in a professional and courteous manner.

The role will initially be fully-office based for a settling in period, after which there will be the option to work remotely one day per week. 

Working for JMW 

As well as a rewarding career, JMW offers its colleagues many other opportunities and benefits, including:

• A minimum of 25 days' annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Employee Pension Scheme – SMART pension scheme
• Travel Insurance – covering you and eligible family members
• Death In Service - 3 x basic salary
• Private Medical Insurance (subject to opting in) and option of contributing to add eligible family members
• Income Protection - cover of up to 75% of salary
• Access to an interest free travel pass/parking loan
• A one-hour early finish, one Friday a month
• Two days a year to do charitable work, with a huge variety of events to get involved in
• The opportunity to participate in sports teams, hobby clubs, and social events
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Annual promotions process open to all
• Work and employee referral schemes

More information including a full list of our benefits and company culture can be found on the careers home page, and via our social media channels – X, Instagram, LinkedIn.