Family Legal Assistant

Cathedral Appointments | South West Recruitment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Plymouth is seeking a Family Legal Assistant to join their team. This full-time, office-based role involves supporting the Family Law team by managing client inquiries, maintaining case files, and undertaking administrative tasks. The firm offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £27,000

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team-oriented environment

Convenient Plymouth location

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year recent experience in a legal assistant role.
• Excellent IT skills with MS Office and case management systems.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Handle client enquiries and prepare legal documents.
• Maintain accurate client records and case files.
• Assist with diary management and court bundle preparation.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Client-focused Approach

IT Skills

Tools

MS Office

Case Management Systems

Job description

Up to £27K DOE | Onsite | Plymouth

A highly regarded law firm in Plymouth is seeking an organised and proactive Family Legal Assistant to join their growing team. With a strong reputation for delivering expert legal services in a supportive and professional environment, this firm prides itself on quality, integrity, and client care.

The Role:

This is a full-time, office-based opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant to provide vital support within the Family Law team. The successful candidate will work closely with fee earners to ensure the efficient running of client matters, case management systems, and administrative processes.

Key Responsibilities of the Family Legal Assistant:

• Handle client enquiries, prepare correspondence and legal documents via audio typing and word processing
• Maintain accurate client records and case files using the firm’s case management systems
• Assist with diary management, bookings, and preparation of court bundles
• Draft bills, manage filing, and ensure timely despatch of documents and correspondence

Key Requirements of the Family Legal Assistant:

• Minimum of 1 year’s recent experience in a legal assistant or secretarial role within a solicitor’s office
• Excellent IT skills including MS Office and experience with case management systems
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• High level of integrity, discretion, and a client-focused approach

Company Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £27,000 depending on experience
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing training
• Supportive, team-oriented environment in a respected regional firm
• Convenient Plymouth location with modern office facilities

If you're an enthusiastic and capable legal support professional looking to further your career in Family Law, this is your chance to join a well-established firm where your contribution will be valued.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We assess every candidate fairly, based on their skills and potential.

Recruitment Consultant: Amelia Luxton

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