Legal Assistant - Family Law

Harwood Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Chilton Trinity; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive environment

Community involvement

Job summary

Harwood Recruitment Solutions Ltd is recruiting for a Family Law Legal Assistant to join a long-established Somerset firm. You will support a busy Family Law team across Private and Legal Aid work.

Key duties include acting as a first point of contact for clients, managing the department inbox, opening new files, preparing bundles and court forms, and uploading documents to portals. The role offers flexible working arrangements, with clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and organisational abilities are essential.
• Excellent communication and a calm, professional manner are required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn new processes.
• Confidence using MS Office and legal case-management systems.
• Prior legal office experience is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for new and existing clients and triage enquiries.
• Manage the department inbox, phone lines and incoming post.
• Open new files, perform conflict checks and process Legal Aid applications under supervision.
• Prepare and organise paperwork, bundles, court forms and standard letters.
• Maintain diaries, schedule meetings and assist with court deadlines.
• Upload documents to portals such as CCMS and MyHMCTS.
• Conduct basic research or fact-finding as directed by fee-earners.
• Keep client records, documents and data organized and secure.
• Assist with billing, file archiving and scanning as part of routine admin.
• Provide general support to solicitors, legal executives and paralegals.

Skills

Administrative & organisational skills

Excellent communication

Multitasking & deadline management

Attention to detail & willingness to学习

MS Office proficiency

Legal office experience (helpful)

Tools

MS Office

Legal case-management systems

Job description

I'm recruiting for a Family Law Legal Assistant to work for a long-established Somerset Company with the ambition, energy and progression opportunities of a modern, evolving business. As a Legal Assistant you will be supporting a busy Family Law team across both Private and Legal Aid Family work.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for new and existing clients, taking accurate messages and triaging enquiries.
• Manage the department inbox, phone lines, and incoming post.
• Open new files, complete conflict checks, and process Legal Aid applications and evidence under supervision.
• Prepare and organise paperwork, bundles, court forms, and standard letters.
• Maintain diaries, schedule meetings, and assist with court deadlines.
• Upload documents to portals including CCMS, MyHMCTS, and other online platforms.
• Conduct basic research or fact-finding tasks as directed by fee-earners.
• Ensure client records, documents, and data are kept organised and secure.
• Handle routine administrative tasks such as billing support, file archiving, and scanning.
• Provide general support to solicitors, legal executives, and paralegals as needed.

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a calm, professional manner.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Good attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Confidence using MS Office and legal case-management systems.
• Prior legal office experience is helpful but not essential.

What they offer

• Competitive salary: We provide a salary package that reflects your experience, skills and is reflective of the sector and local market.
• Professional development: We support continuous learning through training programmes, seminars, and clear career paths for those looking to progress.
• Work-life harmony: We promote work-life harmony with flexible working arrangements and additional leave policies.
• Supportive environment: Our team is supportive and inclusive, ensuring you have the resources and encouragement to succeed.
• Community involvement: We encourage participation in community and pro bono work, making a positive impact beyond the office.