An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal assistant to join our Family department.

Salary: £12,000 to £13,714 DOE (Full-time equivalent £21,000 to £24,000) 

This is a part-time role, of 20 hours a week: Monday to Friday 10 am to 2 pm

Key Responsibilities

These will include but not limited to:-

• Taking new enquires
• Opening new files
• Billing and issuing invoices to clients
• Preparing bundles for court
• Putting together briefs
• Managing the Partner's and Solicitor's diary 
• Dealing with client calls on behalf of the solicitor

We are looking for someone ideally with some previous experience working within a law firm and it would be advantageous if you have direct experience working within the family department.

You will have excellent communication skills and be able to demonstrate commitment and drive whilst delivering high-quality service at all times. In addition to being organised, working well under pressure and being a good team player. 

We offer benefits and reward excellence and performance, in addition to promoting a healthy work-life balance to support your well-being by presenting the following benefits:

• Competitive annual leave
• Private medical cash plan
• Life insurance
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Enhanced paternity pay
• Working hours of 10 am to 2 pm  Monday to Friday
• Social activities and sports teams
• Dog-friendly office days

Thank you for your interest in this role, due to the significant number of applicants we expect to receive, we are unable to respond to every application. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please note on this occasion we will not being pursuing your application any further.