Legal Assistant – Family Law
Salary up to £28,000 per annum
Excellent benefits
Whitefield, Greater Manchester
A growing law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Legal Assistant / Secretary to join its Family Law team in Whitefield. This is a varied support role working closely with fee earners, helping to ensure matters progress smoothly while delivering a high standard of client care and administrative support. It would suit someone with previous family law support experience who is comfortable working in a busy office environment.
The Role
- Dealing with enquiries from clients, solicitors, and other third parties
- Providing regular client updates and monitoring matter progression
- Opening and closing files on the case management system in line with AML, quality standards, and Solicitors Regulation Authority regulations
- Assisting with drafting basic correspondence, forms, and legal documents under supervision
- Preparing and submitting forms and legal documents to HM Courts & Tribunals Service and the Legal Aid Agency
- Maintaining contact lists, diaries, and calendars for fee earners
- Monitoring deadlines and managing appointments
- Preparing and submitting bills, payments, and receipts, and liaising with the finance team
- Handling overflow client telephone calls and providing reception cover when required
- Managing post and banking duties
- Supporting the wider team with general administrative tasks to ensure smooth day-to-day office operations
About You
- Experience working as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary within family law
- Ability to commute to the Whitefield office
- Good understanding of day-to-day legal office procedures
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Experience using case management systems
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- High attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure
What’s on Offer
- Salary up to £28,000 per annum
- Immediate start available
- 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme
- Holiday bonus scheme
- Firm-funded eye tests
Interested?
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