Legal Assistant Family Law
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Job Description
A well-established legal practice is currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join its Family Law team in their busy Westhoughton office. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised client-focused individual with a strong administrative or legal support background to develop their career within family law.
Experience in family law and Legal Aid is advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided. The successful candidate will be confident proactive and comfortable working independently while supporting fee earners in a fast-paced legal environment.
The Role
You will provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Family Law team ensuring matters progress smoothly and clients receive a professional empathetic service.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as a point of contact for clients solicitors courts and third parties
- Providing client updates and monitoring case progression
- Opening and closing files on the case management system in line with AML SRA and quality standards
- Drafting basic correspondence forms and legal documents under supervision
- Submitting and registering documentation with HMCTS and the Legal Aid Agency
- Managing diaries appointments deadlines and calendars for fee earners
- Preparing and submitting bills payments and receipts in liaison with the finance team
- Handling overflow client calls and providing reception cover when required
- Managing post banking runs and general office administration
- Supporting the wider office team to ensure efficient day-to-day operations
About You
- Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary (family law preferred)
- Strong understanding of legal office administration and procedures
- Confident using Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook
- Experience with case management systems
- Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work calmly under pressure
- Professional empathetic and confident when dealing with clients
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
The Package
- Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 17:15 (1-hour lunch break)
- Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience
- Holiday: 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Firm-funded eye tests
- Monthly holiday bonus scheme earn additional leave based on regional performance
This role would suit someone looking to build long-term experience within family law in a supportive professional office environment. If interested please apply here or call Kim to discuss further.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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About Company
ACS Staffing Solutions is an experienced recruitment agency based in the Midlands. We specialise in temporary and permanent recruitment across the UK.
