Legal Administrator - Family

Osborne Appointments; Caulcott; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established legal firm is seeking a Team Assistant to support their Family team across Bedford and Milton Keynes. This fully office-based role requires at least 1 year of relevant legal experience, preferably in Family law. The successful candidate will manage various office tasks including compliance, document production, and extensive diary management, while ensuring excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Benefits include a competitive salary, annual bonus, and 26 days holiday.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus scheme

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday off plus birthday voucher

Flexible working options

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Income protection (up to 2 years)

Private healthcare and wellbeing benefits

Healthcare cash plan

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's experience working within a legal environment.
• Family law experience highly desirable.
• Good understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing matters from file opening through to closure.
• Audio dictation and document production.
• Extensive diary and inbox management for fee earners.
• Handling reception overflow calls.
• Supporting office management duties.

Skills

Legal experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Job description

Team Assistant – Family Law

Location: Bedford & Milton Keynes (dual office support)

Hours: 9 am to 5.30 pm

Salary: £26,000 - £27,000

Fully office‑based.

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a Team Assistant to join a well‑established Family team, supporting across Bedford and Milton Keynes offices.

This is a dual‑office support role, ideal for someone already working within a legal environment who is looking to strengthen their experience within Family law, in a supportive and professional firm.

⚠️ Important - Please read before applying. Only candidates with a minimum of 1 year's relevant legal experience will be considered. Experience within Family law is highly desirable. You must have your own transport, as this role requires regular travel between the Bedford and Milton Keynes offices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus scheme
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Birthday off plus birthday voucher
• Flexible working options
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Income protection (up to 2 years)
• Private healthcare and wellbeing benefits
• Healthcare cash plan
• Wellbeing support including Calm Premium and 24/7 employee assistance

Responsibilities

• Managing matters from file opening through to file closure, including compliance, billing, credit control, archiving and record keeping
• Audio dictation and document production
• Scanning and allocating post, ensuring lawyers are notified of incoming communications
• Managing outgoing post (paper and electronic)
• Organising and maintaining electronic documents in line with departmental protocols
• Managing document release requests
• Extensive diary and inbox management for fee earners
• Proactively updating lawyers on task progress and deadlines
• Supporting office management duties when required (printing, stationery, reception cover)
• Handling reception overflow calls
• Providing cover for other Team Assistants as required
• Undertaking department‑specific duties where applicable

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's experience working within a legal environment
• Family law experience highly desirable
• Good understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong time management skills
• Proactive, self‑motivated and calm under pressure
• Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle

If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria, please apply below with your most recent CV.

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