Legal Support Administrator

Novap HR; Winnersh; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Novap HR in Winnersh is seeking a diligent Legal Administrator to support solicitors on family law matters, draft documents, and keep case files up to date.

You will handle Legal Aid applications, coordinate client communications, and ensure compliance with SRA rules and court procedures, using Leap for case management; hybrid role with two days onsite.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant, or similar legal support role.
• Family Law experience is preferred.
• Experience with Legal Aid applications and processes.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Experience using case management systems, ideally Leap.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Good understanding of confidentiality and professional conduct within a legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Solicitors on a range of family law matters.
• Prepare Legal Aid applications and supporting documentation.
• Draft correspondence, court forms, and legal documents.
• Maintain accurate case files using the firm's case management system (Leap).
• Organise court bundles, disclosure, and supporting evidence.
• Manage client communications, appointments, and case deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with SRA regulations, Family Procedure Rules, and Legal Aid Agency requirements.

Job description

Location: Winnersh, Hybrid - 2 Days onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Solicitors on a range of family law matters.
• Prepare Legal Aid applications and supporting documentation.
• Draft correspondence, court forms, and legal documents.
• Maintain accurate case files using the firm's case management system (Leap).
• Organise court bundles, disclosure, and supporting evidence.
• Manage client communications, appointments, and case deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with SRA regulations, Family Procedure Rules, and Legal Aid Agency requirements.

Required Skills & Experience

• Previous experience as a Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant, or similar legal support role.
• Family Law experience is preferred.
• Experience with Legal Aid applications and processes.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Experience using case management systems, ideally Leap.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Good understanding of confidentiality and professional conduct within a legal environment.