Family Legal Assistant

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