Junior Lawyer (UK Family Law)

Junior Lawyer

This is a remote position. About Teams Squared: We are a team augmentation company dedicated to connecting exceptional remote talent with global organizations. Job Description: We are seeking a highly capable and independent Junior Lawyer to support a UK-based law firm across a diverse caseload involving family law. This is a fully remote role, ideal for someone with post-qualification or closely equivalent experience, who can work directly with solicitors on legal drafting, case strategy, client communication, and procedural matters. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of UK legal processes and will be comfortable handling matters from inception to resolution under supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in handling a broad range of family law cases including divorce, child arrangements, financial remedy proceedings, and cohabitation disputes.
• Prepare, draft, and file legal documents such as Form E, Statements of Issues, and Consent Orders under supervision.
• Support senior lawyers in case strategy, legal research, and client communication.
• Liaise with clients, courts, and third parties professionally and empathetically.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memos or summaries on relevant UK family law issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation and assist in organizing case files and matter workflows.
• Stay updated on changes in UK family law and related practice directions.

Requirements:

• Law degree or legal training.
• 2–4 years of experience working on UK legal cases, with exposure to UK family law.
• Strong understanding of UK Family Procedure Rules (FPR).
• Excellent legal drafting and research skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Familiarity with UK legal software (e.g., LEAP, Clio, Proclaim) is an advantage.

Benefits:

• Opportunity for 100% remote work.
• Competitive GBP compensation package.
• Access to UK-specific legal research tools and practice management systems.
• Ongoing professional development and UK legal practice exposure.

If you are passionate about leveraging your legal expertise to support a fast-paced UK law firm and grow your international legal experience, we'd love to hear from you. Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussions. Teams Squared is an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and inclusivity.