Law Staff Limited
Are you an experienced Family Law Legal Assistant or Paralegal looking for a new opportunity within a Legal 500 recognised firm? This role offers a generous holiday allowance, firm-funded eye tests, a monthly holiday bonus scheme where additional days off can be earned by achieving regional income targets, and ongoing training to support your professional development.
The position is ideally suited to a Legal Assistant with a strong background in secretarial and administrative support. While experience in Legal Aid work is preferred, it is not essential, as full training will be provided.
What will be expected of you as a Legal Assistant:
- Responding to queries from clients, solicitors, and other relevant parties in a timely and professional manner
- Providing regular updates to clients and tracking the progress of matters
- Opening and closing case files on the case management system in accordance with the firm’s AML, quality assurance protocols, and SRA regulatory requirements
- Assisting in the supervised drafting of routine correspondence, legal forms, and documents
- Submitting and registering legal forms and documentation with HMCTS and the Legal Aid Agency
- Maintaining accurate contact lists and managing calendars on behalf of fee earners
- Monitoring key deadlines, managing appointments, and coordinating diaries
- Preparing and processing invoices, receipts, and payments in collaboration with the finance department
- Handling incoming client telephone calls during peak times
- Providing reception cover as required
- Preparing and handling banking and postal duties
- Performing general administrative tasks to support daily operations
- Undertaking other duties as necessary to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of the office
Benefits:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Company pension scheme
- Monthly holiday bonus scheme (earn extra days off by meeting performance targets)
- Firm-funded eye care, including regular eye tests
- Extensive training and development opportunities, including support for professional qualification study
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Assistant looking to join a respected firm and make a meaningful impact within a dynamic and supportive dispute resolution team.
If you're a Legal Assistant ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively contact Mia at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 37254.
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