Legal Assistant (Family Law)

Executive Network Legal Ltd; Worcester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Worcestershire is seeking a confident and ambitious Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary within its Family Law department. The role involves providing administrative support, maintaining the Fee Earner’s diary, managing client correspondence, and ensuring compliance processes are followed. Ideal candidates will possess exceptional IT and communication skills and thrive in a positive work environment.

Benefits

Generous salary

Positive working environment

Supportive colleagues

Caring culture

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication and IT skills.
• Confident team player.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Fee Earner’s diary and arrange meetings.
• Handle new enquiries, onboarding, and compliance.
• Manage billing and client correspondence.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

IT Skills

Job description

Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary - Family Law

£23,000 to £25,000, Worcestershire

We are seeking a confident and ambitious Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary to provide administrative support within our Family Law department. The ideal candidate will be a true team player with exceptional communication and IT skills, contributing to a supportive and productive work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Maintain Fee Earner’s diary, arrange meetings and appointments.
2. Handle new enquiries and set up new matters, including onboarding and due diligence processes such as ID verification and anti-money laundering compliance.
3. Type, print, and process dictations diligently.
4. Organize, e-file, and scan documents into our Case Management System, maintaining paper files accurately.
5. Manage billing processes, generate invoices, chase outstanding payments, and liaise with the Accounts Team.
6. Open and archive paper and electronic files.
7. Handle routine client correspondence and queries, providing excellent customer care.
8. Interact confidently with clients in person and over the phone, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills.
9. Coordinate with third-party agencies, including Counsel, Courts, and Experts.
10. Be fully conversant with Word, Outlook, Excel, and electronic Case Management Systems.
11. Support general administration within the Family Law Team.

We offer a generous salary, a positive working environment, inspiring colleagues, and a caring culture. For more details about this exciting opportunity, please contact us at 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail]. Job Reference: FAMILY LEGAL ASSISTANT/LEGAL SECRETARY.

Note: We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.