Job Description
Legal Assistant | Family Law | 12 month Fixed Term Contract | Up to £27,000 DOE | Worcestershire | Job Ref: 215302857
Job Title: Legal Assistant – Family Law (Fixed-Term Contract)
Location: Worcestershire
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:15pm
Salary: Dependent on experience
Holiday: 26 days plus Bank Holidays
Contract: Full-Time, Fixed-Term
The Role
An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant to join a busy Family Law team in Worcestershire on a fixed-term contract. This role will involve providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to a Fee Earner, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of matters within the department.
Key Responsibilities
• Managing the Fee Earner’s diary, arranging appointments and coordinating meetings.
• Handling new client enquiries and opening new files, including completing all onboarding procedures and AML/compliance checks.
• Audio typing and preparing correspondence and legal documents from dictation.
• Organising, scanning and e-filing documents within the Case Management System, while maintaining accurate paper files.
• Assisting with billing processes, including generating invoices and following up on outstanding payments.
• Requesting and recording client payments in liaison with the Accounts Team.
• Opening and closing (archiving) both electronic and paper files.
• Responding to routine client queries and correspondence in a professional and timely manner.
• Liaising with third parties including Counsel, Courts, experts and other solicitors.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality of all client and firm information.
• Providing general administrative support to the wider Family Law team and office as required.
Candidate Requirements
• Previous experience in a legal support role, ideally within Family Law.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Confident and professional communication skills, both in person and over the telephone.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, with experience using a Case Management System.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and proactive Legal Assistant seeking a fixed-term role within a supportive and well-established Family Law team in Worcestershire.
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