Job Description
A highly regarded, full-service law firm in Farnborough is seeking a professional and proactive Legal Assistant to join its Family Law Department. This is a full-time position within a busy support team, where you’ll play a key role in helping fee earners deliver a smooth, client-focused legal service.
Company Benefits:
* Competitive salary based on experience
* Annual bonus scheme for support staff
* Free on-site parking
* 25 days’ annual leave plus an additional day at Christmas
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* Pension scheme and access to a wide range of employee perks and discounts
* A supportive environment with opportunities for learning and career growth
Key Responsibilities:
* Providing full secretarial and administrative support including diary management, digital dictation, and file handling
* Preparing legal documentation such as divorce petitions, Form E, and general court applications
* Compiling court bundles and drafting briefs for counsel
* Managing client interactions in person and by telephone in a professional and empathetic manner
Experience and Skills Requirements
* Accurate, efficient, and detail-oriented
* Ability to manage and prioritise workloads across multiple fee earners
* Able to take initiative within the remit of your role and stay ahead of deadlines
* Comfortable using legal systems and adapting to new technologies
* Familiarity with anti-money laundering procedures
* Friendly and professional, with the ability to handle new client enquiries effectively
* Confident in building rapport and working constructively with colleagues
* Experience in family law is desirable, although legal secretarial experience in other practice areas will also be considered
* Understands the importance of time management, process compliance, and high-quality output
If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.