Legal Assistant

Law Staff Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Warrington is seeking an experienced Family Law Legal Assistant to support their esteemed Family Law team. The ideal candidate will manage client communications, assist with case management, and handle legal documentation while contributing to a proactive office environment. This role includes competitive salary, generous holiday, extensive training opportunities, and a monthly bonus scheme. If you are ready to advance your career in a reputable law firm, apply today!

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Firm-funded eye tests

Monthly holiday bonus scheme

Extensive training and development opportunities

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a Law or Paralegal role is preferred, but not essential.
• Strong background in secretarial and administrative support.
• Ability to manage client queries professionally and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Respond to client queries in a professional manner.
• Open and close case files in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist in drafting legal forms and correspondence.
• Prepare and process invoices in collaboration with finance.

Skills

Client communication

Case management

Administrative support

Legal documentation

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

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

• 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.

If you\'re a Legal Assistant ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively contact Mia at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 37257.

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