Legal Assistant

Pictons Solicitors LLP; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal practice based in Milton Keynes is seeking a proactive legal assistant to support solicitors with administrative tasks and client interactions. The ideal candidate should possess strong organization and communication skills, along with experience in a legal environment. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, managing appointments, and maintaining client care standards. This full-time role offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Friendly and supportive working environment

Training and development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a legal assistant or secretary desirable.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to details.
• Confident in working with case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Understanding of the sensitive nature of family and litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to solicitors and fee earners.
• Prepare correspondence and legal documentation.
• Manage diaries and appointments, and liaise with clients and courts.
• Handle client queries maintaining excellent client care standards.
• File management including opening and closing files.
• Support with billing and file audits as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with policies.
• Support in business development and marketing initiatives.

Skills

Previous experience as a legal assistant or secretary

Strong administrative and organisational skills

Confident in working with case management systems and Microsoft Office

Effective communication with clients and colleagues

Understanding of sensitive family and litigation matters

Ability to prioritise workload

Job description

Pictons is a well-established firm committed to delivering high quality legal services with a client focused approach. We are looking for a proactive and highly organised legal assistant to support our teams.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will support fee earners with a wide range of administrative and client-facing tasks, helping to deliver a high standard of legal services across all aspects of law.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to solicitors and other fee earners
• Prepare correspondence and legal documentation, including court forms and bundles.
• Manage diaries, book appointments and hearings, and liaise with clients, counsel, courts and other third parties.
• Handle client queries with professionalism and empathy, maintaining excellent client care standards.
• File management including opening and closing files, document filing (electronic and paper), and maintaining accurate records.
• Support with billing and file audits as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal policy and procedures.
• Support the team in business development and marketing initiatives.
• Ad hoc

Key Skills and Experience

• Previous experience as a legal assistant or secretary desirable
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to details.
• Confident in working with case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Understanding of the sensitive nature of family and litigation matters and ability to deal with such matters professional and compassionately.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure to meet deadlines.

What We Offer

• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to be part of a growing and client-focused legal practice.

If you are a people-orientated professional with a passion for excellent client service, we would love to hear from you.

Location: Caddington/Tring/Milton Keynes

Job Type: Full time

Reports to: Head of Family/Head of Litigation

Luton

5th Floor, Hampton by Hilton
42-50 Kimpton Road
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU2 0FP

0808 304 2420

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Tring

11 High Street
Tring
Hertfordshire
HP23 5AL

0808 304 2420

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