Job Description
Family Legal Assistant / Secretary
Location: [Insert Location]
Salary: Attractive salary dependent on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:15pm (fully office based)
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Legal Assistant / Secretary to join a busy and supportive legal team. This role would suit someone with previous family law experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and providing high-quality administrative support.
Key Responsibilities
* Dealing with queries raised by clients, solicitors and third parties
* Providing regular client updates and monitoring matter progression
* Opening and closing files on the case management system in line with AML procedures, quality standards and SRA regulations
* Assisting with the drafting of basic correspondence, legal forms and documents under supervision
* Preparing and submitting documents to HMCTS and the Legal Aid Agency
* Maintaining contact lists, calendars and diaries for fee earners
* Monitoring deadlines, appointments and key dates
* Preparing and submitting bills, payments and receipts while liaising with the finance team
* Handling overflow telephone calls from clients
* Providing reception cover when required
* Preparing banking and post duties
* Carrying out general administrative support tasks
* Supporting the wider team to ensure the smooth running of the office
Requirements
* Previous experience working as a Family Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary
* Strong understanding of the day-to-day operations within a legal office
* Excellent IT skills including Word, Excel and Outlook
* Experience using case management systems
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent organisational and administrative abilities
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under pressure
* High attention to detail and accuracy
Benefits
* Immediate start available
* 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Pension scheme
* Holiday bonus scheme
* Firm-funded eye tests