Family Legal Assistant

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Legal Assistant / Secretary to join a busy and supportive legal team. This role would suit someone with previous family law experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and providing high-quality administrative support.

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• Dealing with queries raised by clients, solicitors and third parties
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• Providing regular client updates and monitoring matter progression
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• Opening and closing files on the case management system in line with AML procedures, quality standards and SRA regulations
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• Assisting with the drafting of basic correspondence, legal forms and documents under supervision
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• Preparing and submitting documents to HMCTS and the Legal Aid Agency
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• Maintaining contact lists, calendars and diaries for fee earners
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• Monitoring deadlines, appointments and key dates
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• Preparing and submitting bills, payments and receipts while liaising with the finance team
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• Handling overflow telephone calls from clients
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• Providing reception cover when required
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• Preparing banking and post duties
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• Carrying out general administrative support tasks
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• Supporting the wider team to ensure the smooth running of the office
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• Previous experience working as a Family Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary
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• Strong understanding of the day-to-day operations within a legal office
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• Excellent IT skills including Word, Excel and Outlook
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• Experience using case management systems
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• Strong written and verbal communication skills
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• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities
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• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under pressure
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• High attention to detail and accuracy
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• Immediate start available
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• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
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• Pension scheme
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• Holiday bonus scheme
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• Firm-funded eye tests
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