Family Legal Assistant

Family Legal Assistant / Secretary

Location:Manchester
Salary: Attractive salary, dependent on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:15pm (fully office based)

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Dealing with queries raised by clients, solicitors and third parties
• Providing regular client updates and monitoring matter progression
• Opening and closing files on the case management system in line with AML procedures, quality standards and SRA regulations
• Assisting with the drafting of basic correspondence, legal forms and documents under supervision
• Preparing and submitting documents to HMCTS and the Legal Aid Agency
• Maintaining contact lists, calendars and diaries for fee earners
• Monitoring deadlines, appointments and key dates
• Preparing and submitting bills, payments and receipts while liaising with the finance team
• Handling overflow telephone calls from clients
• Providing reception cover when required
• Preparing banking and post duties
• Carrying out general administrative support tasks
• Supporting the wider team to ensure the smooth running of the office

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Family Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary
• Strong understanding of the day-to-day operations within a legal office
• Excellent IT skills including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience using case management systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under pressure
• High attention to detail and accuracy

Benefits

• Immediate start available
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Holiday bonus scheme
• Firm-funded eye tests