Job Description

Edward Cooke Family Law is a leading family law firm. As specialists in our field, we are passionately committed to utilising modern, constructive approaches to our work in order to ensure the very best service and outcomes for our clients.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Brighton & Hove team as a paralegal. This role would be suitable for someone who has paralegal experience or is looking to start their legal career in family law.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to diary management, meeting and greeting clients, drafting Court forms, attending Court, reviewing client paperwork, saving emails and documents to case management system, preparing monthly invoices, opening and maintaining client files, taking notes of client meetings, answering the telephone and taking messages, preparing Court bundles, printing and photocopying, corresponding with the Court and Counsel and file closing.

The Firm

We are a close-knit team of individuals and are committed to achieving the best outcomes for our clients. We are proud that our approach and professionalism since we launched in 2018 has been recognised by The Times Best Law Firms 2025, The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. In 2024, we were named Boutique Family Law Firm of the Year in the British Family Law Awards and Employer of the Year in the Chichester & Bognor Business Awards. Our founder Edward Cooke was named Child Inclusive Mediator of the Year at the National Mediation Awards in December 2024 and Family Law Partner of the Year at the Family Law Awards in November 2023.

We are passionate about creating a working environment which is professionally and personally fulfilling, enriching and supportive.

Being part of the Edward Cooke Family Law team brings:

A supportive, nurturing team environment

Family-friendly and hybrid working practices

Cutting-edge technology

Modern, spacious offices in Chichester, Brighton and Farnham.

A generous holiday allowance including an extra day off for your birthday

A stakeholder pension scheme

Team events and charity release days

Excellent ongoing professional and personal development opportunities

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this role or would like any further information, please send your CV and any questions to: lauren@ecfamilylaw.co.uk

by 21st October 2025.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Sick pay Transport links
Work Location: In person