Legal Assistant – Family Team

Legal Southwest; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Plymouth seeks a proactive Legal Assistant to support their Family Law team. The role involves managing client enquiries, preparing legal documents, and assisting lawyers. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented with strong communication skills, and previous legal experience is beneficial but not essential.

Benefits

Good work-life balance

Ongoing support

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in a legal environment preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Handle new client enquiries and input client info into case management system.
• Prepare correspondence and legal documentation.
• Assist lawyers with administrative tasks and case preparation.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Initiative

Time management

Job description

The Role:

A reputable law firm based in Plymouth is seeking a proactive and highly organised Legal Assistant to join their Family Law team. This is a key support role where the successful candidate will be expected to work with a high degree of self-management and initiative to assist lawyers in delivering an efficient and client-focused service.

The Legal Assistant will play a pivotal role in supporting the team’s operations, enabling the lawyers to work at optimum efficiency. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Handling new client enquiries and opening new case files, including accurately inputting client information into the firm’s case management system
• Preparing both standard and non-standard correspondence and legal documentation through audio-typing and word processing
• Drafting and issuing appropriate client care correspondence
• Supporting fee earners with day-to-day administrative tasks and case preparation

The Candidate:

The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated and detail-oriented professional with excellent time management and organisational skills. A positive and collaborative attitude is essential, along with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Key attributes include:

• Strong initiative and ability to prioritise workload effectively
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience in a legal environment, particularly in family law, would be advantageous but is not essential

What You Will Get in Return:

This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive and professional environment where training and development are actively encouraged. The successful candidate will benefit from a good work-life balance, ongoing support, and the autonomy to manage their responsibilities. The firm also offers additional benefits and the potential for career progression within the team.

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