Legal Assistant

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; Warrington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Monthly holiday bonus scheme

Firm-funded eye care

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

A leading firm in Family Law is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join their dynamic team. The role involves client communications, administrative responsibilities, and supporting case management processes. This is an excellent opportunity with comprehensive training and development support, along with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal assistant or paralegal roles, ideally in Family Law.
• Strong secretarial skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Responding to queries from clients and solicitors.
• Opening and closing case files accurately.
• Assisting with the drafting of legal documents.

Skills

Client communication

Administrative support

Time management

Legal drafting

Education

Experience in Family Law

Job description

Are you an experienced Family Law Legal Assistant or Paralegal looking for a new opportunity within a Legal 500 recognised firm? This role offers a generous holiday allowance, firm-funded eye tests, a monthly holiday bonus scheme where additional days off can be earned by achieving regional income targets, and ongoing training to support your professional development.
The position is ideally suited to a Family Law Legal Assistant with a strong background in secretarial and administrative support. While experience in Legal Aid work is preferred, it is not essential, as full training will be provided.

What will be expected of you as a Family Law Legal Assistant:

• Responding to queries from clients, solicitors, and other relevant parties in a timely and professional manner
• Providing regular updates to clients and tracking the progress of matters
• Opening and closing case files on the case management system in accordance with the firm’s AML, quality assurance protocols, and SRA regulatory requirements
• Assisting in the supervised drafting of routine correspondence, legal forms, and documents
• Submitting and registering legal forms and documentation with HMCTS and the Legal Aid Agency
• Maintaining accurate contact lists and managing calendars on behalf of fee earners
• Monitoring key deadlines, managing appointments, and coordinating diaries
• Preparing and processing invoices, receipts, and payments in collaboration with the finance department
• Handling incoming client telephone calls during peak times
• Providing reception cover as required
• Preparing and handling banking and postal duties
• Performing general administrative tasks to support daily operations
• Undertaking other duties as necessary to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of the office

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Monthly holiday bonus scheme (earn extra days off by meeting performance targets)
• Firm-funded eye care, including regular eye tests
• Extensive training and development opportunities, including support for professional qualification study

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Legal Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact within a respected and dynamic Family Law team.

For further information about this Family Law Legal Assistant role, please contact Mia Henderson quoting reference 37257.

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