Family Legal Assistant

Executive Network Legal Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Manchester is seeking a Family Legal Assistant to support its busy child care team. The role includes comprehensive secretarial and administrative support, document production, and managing diaries. Ideal candidates should have previous legal experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Word. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including annual leave, a birthday off, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

28 days’ annual leave

Birthday leave

Annual Christmas shutdown

Employee gift scheme

Refer-a-colleague incentive

Access to ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Previous legal secretarial experience within a child care or family law team.
• Strong formatting and editing abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to Solicitors and Fee Earners.
• Efficiently produce legal documents, forms, correspondence and court paperwork.
• Manage diaries and assist with general administration.

Skills

Excellent document production skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Word

Partner for Windows

Job description

Overview

Family Legal Assistant / 1+ PQE / Manchester / £30,000 DOE – A respected law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Family Law Child Care Secretary or Legal Assistant to support its busy child care team. To apply, please contact Teagan on 0161 850 0745 and quote Job Ref: 2752.

The Role

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to Solicitors and Fee Earners within the child care team. Responsibilities include the efficient production of legal documents, forms, correspondence and court paperwork, ensuring a high level of accuracy. You will manage diaries, assist with general administration and support the smooth progression of child care and family law matters. A strong understanding of court procedures and the child care and family law process is essential. You will contribute to the effective day-to-day operation of the department and help the team deliver excellent client service, working under pressure and to tight deadlines when required.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have previous legal secretarial experience within a child care or family law team. You will have excellent document production skills and be confident using Microsoft Word and a case management system (ideally Partner for Windows), with strong formatting and editing abilities. You should demonstrate a high level of accuracy, strong organisational skills and the initiative to learn and work independently. Excellent communication skills are required due to regular interaction with colleagues, clients and third parties. You should be self-motivated, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities in a busy legal environment.

Package

In return, the successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and the opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive team. Benefits include:

• 28 days’ annual leave, with additional leave based on length of service
• An extra day of annual leave for your birthday
• Annual Christmas shutdown
• Employee gift scheme to recognise important dates and milestones
• Refer-a-colleague incentive
• Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities

How to Apply

Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on 0113 320 0575 / 0161 850 0745 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

Other Information

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