Legal Assistant

National Legal Service Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Greater London is seeking a Legal Assistant to join its Family team. In this role, you will manage your own caseload, book client appointments, and provide support to a Supervising Solicitor. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-growing firm committed to long-term career progression. Candidates should have relevant experience in a legal or family law context. The firm provides a supportive work environment with various benefits.

Benefits

22 days annual leave

8 days bank holiday

Company Sick Pay

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid Study Leave

Personal Training Allowance

Eye care and Flu vouchers

Group Life Assurance

Recruitment Recommendation Rewards

Child & Guardian First Aid Training

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a legal environment or family law context is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload and book appointments.
• Meet with clients and fully instruct counsel and experts when required.
• Complete legal aid applications.
• Support the Supervising Solicitor and the office as required.

Job description

Overview

Join one of the country’s fastest growing national law firms. We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join the Family team. You will work closely under the supervision of a Supervising Solicitor / FCIELx and provide support to your Supervising Solicitor and the office where required.

This role involves managing your own caseload, booking appointments, meeting with clients, fully instructing counsel and experts when required, and completing legal aid applications. This is a rewarding opportunity with a next generation firm that supports long-term career progression.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload and book appointments.
• Meet with clients and fully instruct counsel and experts when required.
• Complete legal aid applications.
• Support the Supervising Solicitor and the office as required.

Contract and Schedule

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Work Pattern: Monday – Friday 9.30am – 5.30pm

Benefits and Perks

• 22 days
• 8 days bank holiday
• Additional days with service
• Company Sick Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee (Personal) Domestic Abuse and Family Law Support
• Eye care and Flu vouchers
• Recruitment Recommendation Rewards
• Child & Guardian First Aid Training
• Group Life Assurance
• Paid Study Leave
• Personal Training Allowance

Application Process

To apply for this vacancy, please fill out the form in as much detail as possible and submit to confirm your application.

Qualifications

No specific qualifications are listed in the original description. Relevant experience in a legal environment or family law context is implied by responsibilities.