An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a Team Assistant to join a well-established Family team, supporting across Bedford and Milton Keynes offices. Fancy a change? Looking for a new challenge? Or just having a browse? Whatever brings you here, this could be a great opportunity to take the next step in your legal support career. This is a dual-office support role, ideal for someone already working within a legal environment who is looking to strengthen their experience within Family law, in a supportive and professional firm.
* Managing matters from file opening through to file closure, including compliance, billing, credit control, archiving and record keeping
* Audio dictation and document production
* Scanning and allocating post, ensuring lawyers are notified of incoming communications
* Managing outgoing post (paper and electronic)
* Organising and maintaining electronic documents in line with departmental protocols
* Managing document release requests
* Extensive diary and inbox management for fee earners
* Proactively updating lawyers on task progress and deadlines
* Supporting office management duties when required (printing, stationery, reception cover)
* Handling reception overflow calls
* Providing cover for other Team Assistants as required
* Undertaking department-specific duties where applicable
Only candidates with a minimum of 1 year's relevant legal experience will be considered
* Experience within Family law is highly desirable
* You must have your own transport, as this role requires regular travel between the Bedford and Milton Keynes offices, Minimum 1 year's experience working within a legal environment
* Family law experience highly desirable
* Good understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules
* Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
* Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
* Strong time management skills
* Proactive, self-motivated and calm under pressure
* Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle
Our client is a respected and long-established law firm, known for its friendly, approachable culture and genuine commitment to staff development. They offer competitive salaries, flexible working and clear progression opportunities, whilst maintaining a strong work/life balance.
* Competitive salary
* Annual bonus scheme
* 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Birthday off plus birthday voucher
* Flexible working options
* Pension scheme
* Life insurance
* Income protection (up to 2 years)
* Private healthcare and wellbeing benefits
* Healthcare cash plan
* Wellbeing support including Calm Premium and 24/7 employee assistance
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