Hybrid Legal Assistant (Family Law & Admin Support)

HCB Solicitors Limited; Whitefield (NH); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Bonus holiday scheme

Annual bonus

Hybrid working after probation

Online training courses

Cycle to work scheme

Medicash & EAP

Job summary

HCB Solicitors Limited is seeking an experienced legal assistant/secretary to support family law matters in a busy office. The role involves handling client queries, drafting documents, and coordinating casework with the finance team. Hybrid working is available after a successful probation period.

The ideal candidate will have prior family law experience, strong administrative skills, and solid IT proficiency to manage day-to-day operations of a legal office.

Qualifications

• Advanced computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Working knowledge of case management software.
• Proficiency in English.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deal with queries from clients, solicitors and other involved parties.
• Provide client updates and monitor matter progression.
• Open and close matters on the case management system per AML and SRA standards.
• Draft basic correspondence, forms and documents.
• Submit/register forms and legal documents with HMCTS and Legal Aid Agency.
• Maintain contact lists and calendars for fee earners.
• Monitor deadlines and manage appointments and diaries.
• Prepare and submit bills, payments and receipts with finance.
• Handle overflow client calls and provide reception cover.
• Process banking and post.
• Perform general administrative tasks.
• Support the efficient running of the office.

Skills

Office software proficiency

Case management software

English proficiency

Administrative and organisational

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking under pressure

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

HCB Solicitors Limited is seeking an experienced legal assistant/secretary to support family law matters in a busy office. The role involves handling client queries, drafting documents, and coordinating casework with the finance team. Hybrid working is available after a successful probation period.

The ideal candidate will have prior family law experience, strong administrative skills, and solid IT proficiency to manage day-to-day operations of a legal office.