Legal Assistant - Family Law

Ideal Personnel & Recruitment Solutions Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide essential support to their Family Law department. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing files, document preparation, client communication, and ensuring adherence to procedures. This role requires exceptional organisational skills and a strong understanding of Family Law to assist in delivering high-quality legal support.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of Family Law is essential.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent telephone manner and high volume output.

Responsibilities

• Managing files and preparing documents throughout transactions.
• Dealing with general enquiries via email or phone.
• Liaising with clients and third parties.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Ability to prioritise

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Case Management Systems

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Our client is looking to recruit a Legal Assistant to provide efficient support to their Family Law department.

The role:

• Opening and managing files throughout the transaction in accordance with procedures
• Checking post and dealing with matters arising
• Preparation and amendment of documents
• Independently dealing with general enquiries by email or telephone and keeping all parties informed
• Preparing bundles
• Managing key dates
• Liaising with clients and third parties
• Closing files
• Ensuring all client details are kept up to date
• Diary management
• Scanning and copying
• Audio and copy typing
• Fully utilise the Case Management System
• Provide admin support to other fee earners as and when required

Requirements:

A good knowledge of all areas of Family Law

Ability to work independently, as well as in conjunction with the rest of the department

Demonstrates persistence and commitment to completing tasks and objectives

Able to work at speed producing a high volume of work to a high standard

Excellent telephone manner

Multi-task in a busy environment

Ability to prioritise

Confident using case management systems with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word

Outstanding organisational skills

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Excellent communication, ability to converse with a diverse range of people at all levels

Understand the importance of confidentiality

Proactive and able to use initiative

Calm under pressure

Reliable and dependable

Easily adaptable to change

Positive attitude, can-do attitude

Effective team player.

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.