Family Legal Assistant

Law Staff Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm in the UK is seeking a proactive Family Law Legal Assistant for their Family department on a fixed-term contract until the end of 2026. The role involves managing diaries, handling client enquiries, and providing administrative support within a collaborative environment. The position offers a salary of up to £25,000 and additional benefits including 26 days holiday and training opportunities.

Benefits

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Target related bonuses

Training and development opportunities

Holiday bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Proactive approach to managing diaries and client enquiries.
• Ability to handle financial transactions and billing processes.
• Strong organizational skills for both digital and paper filing.

Responsibilities

• Manage Fee Earner's diaries and onboarding procedures.
• Transcribe and process dictations accurately.
• Organize documents within the Case Management System.

Skills

Client management

Dictation transcription

Case Management System proficiency

Administrative support

Job description

Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced Family Law Legal Assistant to join their thriving Family department on a fixed-term contract until the end of 2026. This Family Law Legal Assistant role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive team where your contributions genuinely make an impact.

The Firm

Our Legal 500 client is a nationwide, full-service firm with 20+ offices, highly rated by clients and employees alike. Lexcel accredited and committed to diversity, it combines top-tier expertise with practical commercial experience, offering a collaborative, supportive environment where employees can grow while delivering strategic, client-focused legal advice.

Duties for this Family Law Legal Assistant

• Proactively manage Fee Earner diaries
• Handle new client enquiries, initiate and complete the setup of new matters, and carry out all onboarding and due diligence procedures
• Accurately transcribe, print, and process dictations
• Efficiently organise, scan, and e-file documents within the Case Management System, while also maintaining up-to-date and well-ordered paper files
• Oversee the monthly billing process
• Process payment requests and record financial transactions
• Manage the opening and archiving of both physical and digital client files
• Greet and assist clients in person and over the telephone
• Provide general administrative support to the Family Law Team and office as needed

Benefits for this Family Law Legal Assistant role

• Starting salary of up to 25,000pa
• 26 days holiday + BHs
• Target related bonuses
• Training and development opportunities
• Holiday bonus scheme

For more information on this Family Law Legal Assistant role please contact Mia Henderson quoting vacancy reference 37162.