Family Law Support Assistant — Organized & Proactive

Lawfront (Lawfront Group Limited); Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Job summary

Trethowans is seeking a Legal Support Assistant to join our Dorset Family Team. You will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to family lawyers and progress a wide range of family law matters.

Role involves diary management, file handling, billing support and liaising with clients, courts and third parties. Previous legal support experience is preferred and full training is provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a legal support, legal secretary or legal assistant role.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The confidence to communicate directly with clients and third parties.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
• Strong IT skills and experience using Microsoft Office.
• A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership of tasks.
• A positive, team-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and formatting legal documents, correspondence and court forms.
• Managing diaries, appointments, meetings and key deadlines.
• Opening, maintaining and closing client files.
• Supporting fee earners with billing, invoices and financial administration.
• Liaising with clients by telephone, email and in person.
• Preparing bundles and supporting documentation for hearings and conferences.
• Managing court portal submissions and monitoring case progression.
• Assisting with compliance and regulatory requirements, including anti-money laundering procedures.
• Handling incoming and outgoing post, filing and document management.
• Supporting the Family Team with case preparation, legal research and administrative tasks.
• Maintaining accurate records, key date calendars and case management systems.
• Prepare and assist with financial disclosure documentation, including Form E.
• Liaise directly with clients to obtain information and supporting evidence.
• Assist with Replies to Questionnaires and other court-directed documentation.
• Obtain counsel availability and fee quotations from chambers.
• Liaise with courts, barristers, experts and other third parties.
• Prepare briefs to counsel and hearing bundles.
• Support fixed-fee divorce matters from instruction through to conclusion.
• Assist with costs schedules, risk reviews and matter budgeting.
• Manage court portal activity and monitor key deadlines.
• Support fee earners during periods of leave through inbox management and holiday cover.

Skills

Legal support exp

Org & time mgmt

Attention to detail

Comm skills

Client comms

Prioritisation

MS Office

Proactive

Team oriented

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Trethowans is seeking a Legal Support Assistant to join our Dorset Family Team. You will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to family lawyers and progress a wide range of family law matters.

Role involves diary management, file handling, billing support and liaising with clients, courts and third parties. Previous legal support experience is preferred and full training is provided.