We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Senior Legal Assistant to join our Family Department. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-established team, supporting the partner on a broad range of high-value and complex family law matters, including financial remedy cases, business and trust assets, child arrangements, pre and post-nuptial agreements, and cohabitation disputes.

The successful candidate will have previous legal secretarial and assistant experience, ideally within Family Law, and will be confident managing a varied workload in a fast-paced environment.

Salary:                 £30,000 to £32,000 per annum DOE

Key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the partner.
• Audio and copy typing of correspondence, legal documents, court applications and reports.
• Managing a busy diary, arranging appointments, meetings and court hearings.
• Preparing legal bundles and court documentation.
• Liaising professionally with clients, barristers, courts, experts and other third parties.
• Opening new client matters and maintaining accurate client records.
• Managing file administration, billing and document production.
• Supporting with the organisation and progression of complex family law matters.
• Ensuring compliance with firm procedures and regulatory requirements.

About You

• Have experience as a Legal Secretary or Senior Legal Assistant, ideally within Family Law.
• Be confident working in a fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities.
• Possess excellent typing, organisational and administrative skills.
• Have exceptional attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy under pressure.
• Demonstrate outstanding client care and communication skills.
• Be professional, proactive and able to work independently.
• Have experience using case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.

What We Offer

We value our people and offer a range of benefits to support your well-being and professional growth, including:

• Private medical cash plan
• Life insurance
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Working hours of 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday
• Social activities and sports teams
• Dog-friendly office days

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion.