Family Legal Assistant

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

Job summary

A thriving legal firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Family Law Legal Assistant to join their team on a fixed-term contract until the end of 2026. This role offers a supportive environment with responsibilities including managing client onboarding, organizing documentation, and providing administrative support. The position features a starting salary of up to £25,000 per annum and benefits including 26 days holiday and a holiday bonus scheme.

Benefits

Starting salary of up to £25,000 per annum

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Target-related bonuses

Training and development opportunities

Holiday bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in family law environment is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail in managing documentation.
• Ability to handle client inquiries efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage fee-earner diaries proactively.
• Handle new client onboarding and due diligence.
• Organize and e-file documents in the system.
• Oversee the monthly billing process.
• Assist clients in person and via telephone.

Skills

Proactive management

Client onboarding

Document organization

Financial transaction management

Client interaction

Administrative support

Job description

Legal Assistant – Family Law (Fixed Term Contract)

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 role offers an excellent opportunity to in a supportive team where your contributions genuinely make an impact.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 office as needed

Benefits

• Starting salary of up to £25,000 per annum
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Target‑related bonuses
• Training and development opportunities
• Holiday bonus scheme

Contact

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