Paralegal – Family Department
Salary: Starting from £23,132.20
Closing date: 26/04/2026
We are looking for an enthusiastic paralegal to join our award winning family team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the delivery of high‑quality legal services within a firm dedicated to legal aid, access to justice, and the provision of professional and effective representation.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Your work as a family paralegal will mainly consist of assisting the solicitors in the team by dealing/speaking with existing and new clients, drafting documents, reading and summarising documents e.g. medical notes, contact records, police disclosure, attending court with counsel and working on Legal Aid applications.
We expect a pro-active approach, excellent client care skills, efficient working and attention to detail. The role will require you to work as an individual and as part of a team.
Experience is desirable but not essential, training will be provided.
Application is by CV and covering letter (see below).
This is a full time (35 hours per week), permanent role which will be based at our Newcastle office.
Job description and person specification below.
JOB DESCRIPTION – Paralegal (Family)
PERSON SPECIFICATION – Paralegal (Family)
Why Join Us?
- The chance to make a real difference to people’s lives.
- A varied, engaging caseload where no two days are the same.
- The opportunity to work alongside a team of experienced solicitors and learn from their broad expertise across the full spectrum of family law.
We offer:
- A values‑driven culture grounded in fairness, respect, and a genuine commitment to serving our community.
- A strong focus on wellbeing, recognising the demands of family practice and ensuring staff feel supported and able to thrive.
- Flexible working arrangements where possible, helping you balance professional responsibilities with personal commitments.
- Clear pathways for progression, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, pursue accreditation, and develop areas of specialism.
- Structured supervision and mentoring, ensuring you are supported at every stage of your career.
- A collaborative and inclusive working environment, where colleagues at all levels work together with openness and mutual respect.
- Modern systems and technology, enabling efficient file management and effective remote working where appropriate.
- A reputation for excellence within the region, offering you the opportunity to develop within a respected and well‑established firm.
A full list of our benefits can be found here Recruitment | David Gray Solicitors
Right to Work in the U.K. is essential.
We are not accepting applications via agency for this role.
