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Legal Assistant

Oculus Legal Group
London · posted 19 August 2026
Job type
permanent
Location
London, City of London
Category
Legal

Family Law Opportunities – All Levels

Central London | Permanent Opportunities



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We are currently recruiting for a number of Family Law opportunities across different levels, from Legal Assistant and Legal Secretary/PA through to Family Paralegal and more experienced support professionals.


These are excellent opportunities for candidates looking to develop their careers within established and highly regarded Family Law teams in Central London.


We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with experience across areas including:

  • Financial remedy
  • Divorce and separation
  • Children matters
  • International children matters
  • Domestic abuse
  • Private Family Law
  • Complex and high-value financial claims


Opportunities Available


Depending on your level of experience, we are recruiting for roles including:


Family Legal Assistant

Providing hands-on legal and case support, assisting with court documentation, bundles, case progression, file management, CDD/AML and general administrative responsibilities.


Family Legal Secretary / PA

Providing high-level secretarial and PA support to Partners and fee earners, including diary and inbox management, document production, client liaison, dictation and general team support.


What We're Looking For

We are interested in speaking with candidates at different stages of their Family Law careers, from those looking to take their next step through to experienced professionals seeking a new challenge.


Depending on the role, you may have experience as a:

  • Family Paralegal
  • Legal Assistant
  • Family Legal Secretary
  • Legal PA
  • Senior Legal Secretary
  • Legal Executive
  • Junior Lawyer / NQ
  • Family Law Administrator with strong casework exposure


Across all levels, we are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Professionalism and a client-focused approach
  • The ability to manage confidential and sensitive information
  • Good time management and the ability to meet deadlines
  • A proactive approach and willingness to use initiative
  • The ability to work effectively within a busy and collaborative team
  • Genuine interest in developing within Family Law


Career commitment: We are particularly interested in candidates who see themselves building a long-term career within Family Law support. These are not intended to be short-term stepping-stone positions, so we are looking for individuals who are genuinely committed to developing their career within a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary/PA or Paralegal capacity and becoming a valued, long-term member of the team.


Why Consider These Opportunities?

Our clients include established and well-regarded law firms in Central London, offering the opportunity to work alongside experienced Family lawyers and gain exposure to interesting and often complex matters. xwzovoh


Whether you are an experienced Family Legal Secretary or PA, an ambitious Family Paralegal, or a Legal Assistant looking to develop your legal career, we would be interested in hearing from you.


If you are considering your next move within Family Law, get in touch for a confidential conversation about the opportunities currently available.

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