Family Law Legal Assistant

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?

If this sounds like your next career move, hit the apply button today.

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