Legal assistant.

DS legal; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Flexitime

Job summary

FQPS Academy Ltd. seeks a full-time Office Administrator in a busy family law office, starting December 2026. You will learn procedures, become the first point of contact for clients, and support the smooth running of a small but busy practice.

The ideal candidate is service-minded, eager to learn, and committed to progressing with support for advancement within the role. Salary and flexitime are provided.

Qualifications

• Prior admin experience is preferred.
• Excellent grammar and spelling.
• Strong client focus.

Responsibilities

• Take direction and learn family law procedures.
• Be first point of contact with clients by phone and writing.
• Time record and prepare bundles for court hearings.
• Assist in smooth running of a very small but busy practice.

Skills

Discretion

Grammar

Attention to detail

Communication

Data entry

Record keeping

Office software

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full time candidate to work in a busy Family law office commencing December 2026. The candidate will be expected to take direction and learn practices and procedures relevant to family law. The successful candidate will upon completion of training, be a first point of contact with clients, communicate with clients both over the telephone and in writing, time record, prepare bundles for court hearings and assist generally in the smooth running of this very small but extremely busy practice.

The ideal candidate will possess a can do attitude, be able to take instruction and show commitment to the job. There is an opportunity to progress and be supported in that progression for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Skills
• At all times to exercise discretion.
• Have an excellent grasp of grammar and a high level of spelling proficiency.
• Focus on client satisfaction.
• Proficient in administrative tasks, including data entry and record keeping.
• Ability to analyse information critically to support decision‑making processes.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with attention to detail.
• Proficient in standard office software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office and excel).
• A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong interpersonal skills.

Join us as a full time Office Administrator and be part of a dynamic team where your contributions will make a significant impact on our organisation's success.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £25,000.00-£29,000.00 per year

• Company pension
• Flexitime

Experience:

• relevant work: 1 year (preferred)

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