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We are looking for an experienced paralegal to join our International children team

Goodman Ray is one of the leading family law firms in the UK with offices in London and Brighton; with a national and international reputation for its work in children and family law. Goodman Ray offers a first class service across the full spectrum of family law, including domestic abuse, matrimonial, divorce and finances, cohabitation, international adoption, surrogacy, child abduction, forced marriage injunctions and children law. The firm represents high-net-worth and international clients, whilst remaining commitment to delivering a cutting-edge service to its legally-aided clients.

Job title:​​ Paralegal

Position reports to:​ Team leader & one other solicitor

Location: ​​London 

Salary:​​​ £31,324.13

Start date:​​ ASAP

About the role:​You will be expected to support the head of team and one other solicitor holding a mix of private children and public children law cases advising legally aided and privately paid clients.  Areas of law include: care, adoption, child arrangements, and surrogacy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing administrative tasks including but not limited to: opening and closing of files; diarising tasks from orders; considering and processing invoices on legal aid files; producing bills for private clients; processing counsel fees notes; preparing files for costing; organising meetings and maintaining solicitors’ diaries;
• Performing case related tasks including but not limited to: drafting, filing and serving court applications; managing cases on HMCTS Court Portal; drafting fresh and amending exiting legal aid applications using CCMS portal; assisting with hearingsby preparing bundles, attending court and clerking; supporting fee earners at meetings and note taking; 
• Communicating across the full spectrum of stakeholders including the fee earners, clients, Chambers, counsel, court, expert agencies, other solicitors and the LAA.
• Participating in business development by speaking to prospective new clients, completing conflict checks and circulating new enquiries to ensure cases are allocated to fee earners promptly and efficiently

What we are looking for:

• Education: Degree .
• Previous experience as a paralegal in children family law including public and private cases.
• Previous experience as a paralegal with content management systems, the court portal and the Legal aid agency portal CCMS.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of family law procedures.
• Hard working and dedicated.
• Demonstrate a keen, positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
• Be able to effectively manage own workload and to do list and work independently as well as being part of a team.
• Be adaptable and flexible with a willingness to take on additional tasks and assist others, where necessary.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, P4W, CCMS and e-filing systems.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

Why Join Us?

• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• A supportive, collaborative, and friendly work environment.

How to Apply:

Please send your CV, cover letter, completed job application and equal opportunities form to mail@goodmanray.com.

Goodman Ray is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applications from everyone regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation and cultural identity.

Application deadline: 30 November 2026.

We are looking for a Billing Administrator

Goodman Ray is one of the leading family law firms in the UK with offices in London and Brighton; with a national and international reputation for its work in children and family law. Goodman Ray offers a first class service across the full spectrum of family law, including domestic abuse, matrimonial, divorce and finances, cohabitation, international adoption, surrogacy, child abduction, forced marriage injunctions and children law. The firm represents high-net-worth and international clients, whilst remaining commitment to delivering a cutting-edge service to its legally-aided clients.

Job title: Billing Administrator

Position reports to: Finance Partner & Finance Director

Location: London

Salary: Competitive

Hours of work: Flexible

Part time: 3 days per week

Start date: Immediate

Contract type: Permanent

About the role: We are looking for someone who is committed and hardworking, who enjoys operating in a pressurised and highly motivated team environment, with the ability to work well under pressure whilst still exceeding targets.

Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Managing and progressing VHCC matters including registration;
• Working within the CCMS system and maintaining accurate records;
• Observing CCMS for responses;
• Dealing with the contracts;
• Dealing with CAFs;
• Cost limit increase applications;
• Uploading the case plans etc;
• Recording outcomes;
• Submitting the claims etc;
• Dealing with appeals, reductions, rejections of claims;
• Maintaining internal tracker;
• Liaising between the CDs and the providers and third parties such as experts, Counsel;
• Ensuring billing targets and KPIs are achieved;
• Supporting audit requirements and maintain compliance with Legal aid regulations;
• Helping with private billing queries.

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience of CCMS and Legal Aid advantageous but not essential;
• Attention to detail;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Good standard of education and literacy, both verbal and written;
• Good numeracy skills and be IT computer literate in MS Office, Word, Excel etc;
• Have a flexible attitude towards work and duties;
• Be a strong multitasker;
• Able to work efficiently on their own and in a team.

Why Join Us?

• A supportive, collaborative, and friendly work environment.

How to Apply:

Please send your CV, cover letter, completed job application and equal opportunities form to mail@goodmanray.com.

Goodman Ray is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applications from everyone regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation and cultural identity.

Application deadline: Ongoing

October 2026

We are looking for an experienced paralegal to join our Matrimonial, Divorce & Finances Team

Goodman Ray is one of the leading family law firms in the UK; with a national and international reputation for its work in children and family law. Goodman Ray offers a first class service across the full spectrum of family law, including separation, divorce, finances, cohabitation, international adoption, surrogacy, child abduction, domestic abuse, forced marriage injunctions and children law. The firm represents high-net-worth and international clients, whilst remaining committed to delivering a cutting-edge service to its legally-aided clients.

Job title: Paralegal

Position reports to: Fee earners & Team leader

Location: London

Salary: £31,324.13

About the role: As an experienced family paralegal, you will support solicitors in our Matrimonial, Divorce & Finances Team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing administrative case management tasks, including opening and closing of files, diarising deadlines, time recording, billing; preparing files for costing; organising meetings and maintaining your fee earner’s diary.
• Assisting in preparation/drafting legal documents and filing court documents and applications, including Form Es, C100s, D11s, and C2 applications.  
• Managing cases on HMCTS Court Portal, including submitting applications, uploading/ downloading documents, and reviewing updates on cases.

• Conducting legal research and gathering evidence for cases.
• Attending court and client meetings.
• Preparing and reviewing evidence and disclosure.
• Attending regular team meetings and taking minutes.
• Liaising with LAA, clients, counsel, clerks and experts.
• Assisting with hearing preparation, including bundles and court clerking, when necessary.

What we are looking for:

• Education: Degree.
• Experience: Minimum of one year’s experience in matrimonial, divorce and finances work.
• Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of family law procedures.
  • Hard working and dedicated with a passion for family law.
  • Demonstrate a keen, positive attitude and willingness to learn.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
  • Be able to effectively manage own workload and a to do list and work independently as well as being part of a team.
  • Be adaptable and flexible with a willingness to take on additional tasks and assist others, where necessary.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, P4W, CCMS and e-filing systems.
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• A supportive, collaborative, and friendly work environment.

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and cover letter, together with completed job application form and equal opportunities monitoring form by email to mail@goodmanray.com telling us why you are passionate about family law and how your experience would make you a great fit for our team.

Goodman Ray is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applications from everyone regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation and cultural identity.

Application deadline: 30 September 2026

We are looking for a skilled Costs Draftsperson/Costs Lawyer to join our finance team

Goodman Ray is one of the leading family law firms in the UK with offices in London and Brighton; with a national and international reputation for its work in children and family law. Goodman Ray offers a first class service across the full spectrum of family law, including domestic abuse, matrimonial, divorce and finances, cohabitation, international adoption, surrogacy, child abduction, forced marriage injunctions and children law. The firm represents high-net-worth and international clients, whilst remaining commitment to delivering a cutting-edge service to its legally-aided clients.

We are looking for someone who is committed and hardworking, who enjoys operating in a pressurised and highly motivated team environment, with the ability to work well under pressure whilst still exceeding targets.

Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to:

Drafting:

• Various legal aid claims/bills including high cost case plans;
• Inter partes bill of costs;
• schedule of costs;

Preparation of:

• Points of reply;
• Cost budgets;
• Negotiating settlement of costs;

In addition, you will provide support and advice to fee earners and to the billing team where required, and to provide training and ensure compliance with file management.

What we are looking for:

• Working as a Costs Draftsperson or Costs Lawyer with a minimum of 3 years’ experience, either in-house or for a specialist cost drafting company in both privately funded and legally aided work.
• An in depth and thorough knowledge of, and experience with handling all levels of legal aid funding from legal helps to full certificates.
• Experience of fixed fee schemes, the application of enhancements and rates under the legal aid scheme.
• Must be experienced in preparing high cost case plans and in negotiating with the LAA.
• Experience of the operation of statutory charge.
• Computer literate including knowledge of using costs drafting software e.g. Costs master.
• Experience of handling your own costs caseload from start to finish; experience of contested costs assessments would be welcome.
• Excellent communication and IT Skills and strong attention to detail.
• Up to date knowledge of LAA Costs assessment guidance, CPR and legislation along with relevant case law.
• The ability to work on your own with the minimum of supervision.

Why Join Us?

• A supportive, collaborative, and friendly work environment.

How to Apply:

Please send your CV, cover letter, completed job application and equal opportunities form to mail@goodmanray.com.

Goodman Ray is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applications from everyone regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation and cultural identity.

Download our forms here:

Equal Opportunities Form

Job Application Form

Application deadline: 31 May 2026.