Legal assistant.

DS legal; Gorseinon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Flexitime

Job summary

FQPS Academy Ltd. is seeking a full-time Office Administrator in a small but busy family law practice in Wales. You will be trained in family law practices, taking direction, and becoming the primary contact for clients by phone and in writing.

Responsibilities include time recording, preparing court bundles, and supporting the day-to-day running of the office. The role offers progression opportunities, flexitime, and a company pension, with a starting salary in the £25,000–£26,500 per year

Qualifications

• Must exercise discretion and maintain client confidentiality.
• Prioritise client satisfaction and accurate data handling.
• Attention to grammar and spelling critical in written communication.
• Proficient in data entry and record keeping using standard office software.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Discretion

Grammar

Client satisfaction

Data entry

Record keeping

Microsoft Office

Excel

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Overview
We are seeking a full time candidate to work in a busy Family law office commencing the end of November 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-£26,500.00 per year

• Company pension
• Flexitime

Experience:

• relevant work: 1 year (preferred)

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