Family / Childcare Legal Assistant – Coventry – £24,000 to £26,000

QED Legal LLP; Coventry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected regional law firm in Coventry is seeking a Family / Childcare Legal Assistant to provide essential secretarial and administrative support within a busy Family department. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication. You will be involved in managing legal documentation and liaising with clients in a compassionate manner. This position offers a stable working environment with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Pension scheme

On-site parking

Training and development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Well-organised with a strong attention to detail.
• Clear and confident communicator with a compassionate approach to client care.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to a Lawyer.
• Manage diaries, appointments, and workflow.
• Liaise with clients in a professional manner.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Empathy

Job description

Family / Childcare Legal Assistant – Coventry – £24,000 to £26,000

The Firm

My client is a long-established and highly respected regional law firm with a strong presence in Coventry and the surrounding areas. The firm is known for its high standards of client care, clear communication and supportive internal culture. With Lexcel accreditation and a strong local reputation, the firm combines a professional, well-structured working environment with a genuinely approachable and people-focused ethos, particularly within sensitive practice areas such as Family and Childcare law.

The Role

• Providing secretarial and administrative support to a Lawyer within a busy Family department
• Supporting a caseload predominantly involving childcare matters
• Audio typing using digital dictation
• Managing diaries, appointments and day-to-day workflow
• Liaising with clients by telephone and face-to-face in a professional, calm and sensitive manner
• Dealing with courts, counsel and other solicitors
• Preparing and processing Legal Aid documentation
• Collating court bundles and managing filing
• Assisting with general administrative duties within the department
• Full-time, office-based role in the Coventry office

You

• Well-organised with a strong attention to detail
• A clear and confident communicator with a professional and compassionate approach to client care
• Comfortable working in a busy environment and meeting deadlines
• Responsible, reliable and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Previous experience in legal administration or within Family / Childcare law would be advantageous, though not essential

Are you looking for a role where your organisational skills genuinely support meaningful and often life-changing work? Would you enjoy working within a Family team that values empathy, professionalism and strong support structures?

Benefits

• Pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Opportunities for training and development
• Supportive and stable working environment

If you’re looking to take the next step in legal support within a well-established and respected Family team, this role offers both stability and development. Apply online or contact Toby Ryan at QED Legal for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.