Legal Support Assistant

HCR Law; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading law firm as a Legal Support Assistant in Birmingham. This role involves providing vital administrative support to the Family Law Team, which handles sensitive client matters. Ideal candidates will be organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills. Enjoy a dynamic work environment and numerous benefits.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus public holidays

Bonus scheme

Life assurance

Scottish Widows Pension Scheme

Healthcare cash plan

1/3 gym membership contribution

Electric vehicle scheme

Perks at Work benefits portal

Cycle to Work scheme

Flu vaccinations

Qualifications

• Experience in a client-facing environment advantageous.
• Previous experience in a legal or professional services environment desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and formatting letters, documents, and forms.
• Proactive diary management for allocated fee earners.
• Filtering client queries and being the first point of contact.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Job description

HCR Law Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

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About The Role

We are currently looking for a highly organised individual to fulfill a crucial support staff role within our Family Law Team. This team supports clients with private divorce, finance, children and safeguarding, and cohabitation advice. The sensitive nature of this work requires a considerate and attentive approach.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and formatting of letters, documents, and forms.
• Being a first point of contact for administrative and business support requirements for fee earners, anticipating team needs where possible.
• Supporting the file opening process for the team.
• Assisting with the preparation of financial transactions.
• Filtering client queries and being the first point of contact for clients at times.
• Proactive diary management for allocated fee earners.

About You

You will have:

• Sound knowledge of IT systems including Microsoft Office and Teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and confident typing skills.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience in a client-facing environment (advantageous).
• Previous experience in a legal or professional services environment (desirable).
• Experience with case management systems (preferable but not essential).

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Bonus scheme
• Life assurance
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• 1/3 gym membership contribution
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Perks at Work benefits portal
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Flu vaccinations

Why Choose HCR?

HCR offers a dynamic environment where careers thrive on hard work and merit. Our team enjoys working on interesting matters, with early responsibility and support for good ideas. We value energy, enthusiasm, and a collaborative spirit.

Career Progression

Our growth creates opportunities for ambitious individuals. Join us to develop your career within a supportive community that values each person's unique contribution.

Our Values and Commitment

As a Times Best Law firm and among the UK Top 60, we provide comprehensive legal services with an entrepreneurial approach. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and supporting our armed forces community. We encourage applicants to inform us of any accommodations needed during the recruitment process.

If interested, please submit your CV through our application process.