Family Legal Assistant

Pertemps; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services provider in Harrogate is seeking a Family Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support within the Family Department. The ideal candidate will manage client matters using the case management system, prepare legal files, and assist with court documentation. Strong communication skills and organisational ability are essential, and the role offers excellent benefits including enhanced holiday entitlement and ongoing training. Full training will be provided for candidates without prior experience in family law.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Discounted legal services

Rewards and recognition schemes

Ongoing training and development opportunities

High street discounts

Additional day off for birthday

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering excellent client service.
• Any level of family law experience is welcome.
• Enjoy working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage client matters using the case management system.
• Prepare, organise, and archive legal files.
• Manage diary and client appointments.
• Handle client and third-party telephone calls efficiently.
• Manage incoming emails and other administrative duties.
• Prepare court documentation, including e-bundles.
• Prepare client bills and manage account ledgers.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Good organisational ability

IT proficiency

Tools

Proclaim

Job description

Family Legal Assistant

We are currently seeking a Family Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to Fee Earners within our Family Department, working in line with our Client and Colleague Charters. This Family Legal Assistant role is ideal for a highly organised individual with strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering excellent client service.

The Family Legal Assistant position offers a range of excellent benefits, including enhanced holiday entitlement, discounted legal services, rewards and recognition schemes, ongoing training and development opportunities, high street discounts, and an additional day off to celebrate your birthday.

What you’ll be doing:

• Management of client matters using our case management system, Proclaim
• Preparation, organisation, and archiving of legal files and supporting documentation
• Diary management for the Fee Earner, including booking client appointments and meetings
• Handling client and third-party telephone calls, enquiries, and requests, ensuring they are dealt with efficiently, politely, and in line with the Client Charter
• Managing incoming emails, post, photocopying, and other administrative duties
• Preparing court documentation, including e-bundles
• Preparing client bills and managing account ledgers
• Providing support to other assistants and the management team as required

About you:

If you have strong verbal and written communication skills, good organisational ability, IT proficiency, and enjoy working as part of a team, this could be the role for you. Any level of family law experience is welcome, and full training will be provided.