Legal Administrator - Family

OA; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Legal Administrator to support its Family team across Bedford and Milton Keynes. The role involves managing files, document production, and extensive diary management. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of one year’s experience in a legal environment, with a desire to work in Family law. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits including an annual bonus, 26 days of holiday, flexible working options, and more. Apply now with your CV to join a supportive and professional team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus scheme

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year’s experience working within a legal environment.
• Family law experience highly desirable.
• Good understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules.

Responsibilities

• Managing matters from file opening through to file closure.
• Audio dictation and document production.
• Extensive diary and inbox management for fee earners.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

Legal Administrator – Family – Team Assistant

Location: Bedford & Milton Keynes (dual office support)

Hours: 9 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.

Salary: £26,000 – £27,000 per annum

Full office‑based role

Role Overview

Join a well‑established Family team supporting across Bedford and Milton Keynes offices. This dual‑office position is ideal for someone already working within a legal environment who wants to strengthen experience in Family law with a supportive and professional firm.

Duties

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus scheme
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Birthday off and 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

How to Apply

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

Emma Mist
E: [e-mail]
T: 01908 104851

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