Job Description

Main information

Closing date

23/12/2025

Term type

Contract

Duration

12 months

Working hours

Monday - Friday (9.30am - 5.30pm)

Reports to

Practice Area Manager

Team

Family

Location

London

The Firm

Farrer & Co is synonymous with the highest quality legal advice and service.


We advise individuals, families, businesses, financial services, educational and not-for-profit organisations on every aspect of the law, wherever the need arises. From our offices in London we work with trusted professionals around the world to deliver a seamless international service.


Our clients present us with complex and varied challenges. Whether that's a complicated family trust issue, a multinational corporate transaction, or an emerging threat to their reputation, they need clear thinkers who can advise on the best solutions, fast thinkers when speed is of the essence and agile thinkers who can produce a fresh approach to get the job done. That's why they choose us.


Our clients value our in-depth knowledge, technical excellence and diversity of disciplines. But what really binds our long-standing relationships with them is our approach: pragmatic, plain speaking and always steadfast in our values, which we hold dear. Values which mean we gain our clients' trust, always strive to do the right thing, and aim for the best results for them.


Superb client service sits at the heart of everything we do. We are modern lawyers with timeless values.

The Team

We advise on all aspects of family law and are market leaders, as is reflected by our legal directory rankings, industry awards and strong track record. Our clients benefit from advice that is based on years of experience, in-depth understanding, up to the minute knowledge and discretion. The consequences of the breakdown of a relationship are often highly emotive and require a special set of skills, both professional and personal. Our specialist group features some of the best legal talent in the country and advises wealthy individuals on the financial aspects of relationship breakdown (which can involve complicated tax and trusts issues) and complex children cases, including international relocation.

Scope

To provide paralegal support to fee-earners within the Family Team and also administrative support to the Family Knowledge Lawyer.

Responsibilities

The main aspect of the role will likely be preparing bundles / files as requested including extensive papers for court hearings, papers for Counsel, file management etc. Providing general administrative support as required to members of the team including the Knowledge Lawyer within Family. Subject to experience / knowledge, carry out legal research in all areas of Family law, using a variety of online and reference sources. Draft and proof-read legal documents and prepare written reports as requested. Methodically analyse and summarise complex issues; finding solutions and communicating them effectively. Provide support to fee-earners on cases through investigations, drafting, research and analysis. Assist fee-earners with researching, updating, editing and publishing books and articles as requested. Assist other members of the team when preparing for client meetings. Attend client meetings / court hearings, alongside other fee-earners and produce attendance notes as requested. Provide wider support and assistance to the team in particular during busy periods or periods of absence (e.g. assisting in picking up calls, copying and general team support).

Skills and Experience

Previous experience in a paralegal position would be preferred.

Person Specification

Proactive team player and supportive colleague, with an enthusiastic manner, who takes a flexible, 'can-do' approach to work. Confident in working autonomously/independently under time pressure to meet ever-changing deadlines. Meticulous attention to detail and well organised. Adaptable and open to change, with a strong sense of responsibility. Possesses a highly proactive and innovative approach to problem solving. Ability to follow accurately complex procedures and instructions.

Special aspects

Standard office hours are 09.30 to 17.30 Monday to Friday, but it is essential that the applicant is committed, flexible and prepared to work beyond the normal office hours when necessary and in response to demand. Farrer & Co operates an agile working framework under which members of the firm are expected to spend at least 40% of their working hours in the office. This is a minimum expectation: individuals may elect or be asked or expected to work more frequently in the office, depending on circumstance. Farrer & Co is an equal opportunity employer which welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We look to employ the best candidates regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, social or economic background, religion, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We are keen to ensure candidates have the best interview experience possible. If you require any adjustments during the interview or application process please let the recruitment team know.

Comments

Farrer & Co conducts a pre-employment screening which includes a Criminal History Background and Credit Check for successful candidates.