Legal Assistant - Family Law

HCB Solicitors Limited; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal practice in Warrington is seeking a Legal Assistant for its Family Department. The ideal candidate will have strong secretarial skills and preferably experience in family law, although training will be provided. Key responsibilities include handling client inquiries, managing case documents, and supporting fee earners with administrative tasks. This role offers a competitive salary based on experience, along with 26 days holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days holiday

Pension Scheme

Firm Funded Eye tests

Monthly holiday bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Previous work experience as a family law legal assistant or secretary.
• Satisfactory knowledge of legal office operations.
• Proficiency in English and advanced computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Dealing with client queries and providing updates.
• Opening and closing matters on the case management system.
• Handling overflow client telephone calls and reception cover.

Skills

Legal Aid experience

Strong secretarial skills

Excellent organisational skills

Advanced computer literacy

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Legal Assistant - Family Department - Warrington

HCB Solicitors are recruiting for a legal assistant to join the Family Law team based at our Warrington Office.

To be successful you will have a strong secretarial and administration background. Experience in Legal Aid and family law is preferred but not essential as training will be provided. You will be well organised and be able to work independently to ensure that tasks are completed on time and to a high standard. Confidence in dealing with clients in a professional manner,both on the telephone and in person,is essential.

Responsibilities include:

• Dealing with queries raised by clients, solicitors and other involved parties
• Provide client updates and monitor matter progression
• Opening and closing matters on the case management system compliant with the firm’s AML and quality standards and SRA regulations
• Supervised drafting of basic correspondence, forms and documents.
• Submitting/registering forms and legal documents HMCTS, Legal Aid Agency
• Maintaining contact lists and calendars for fee earners
• Monitoring deadlines, manage appointments and diaries
• Preparing and submitting bills, payments and receipts, liaising with the finance team
• Handling overflow client telephone calls
• Reception cover
• Preparing and taking the banking and post
• Other duties as required to ensure the efficient running of the office

Requirements for this role include:

• Previous work experience as family law legal assistant/secretary
• Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
• Advanced computer literacy (word, excel, outlook)
• Working knowledge of case management software
• Proficiency in English
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
• Hours - Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:15with a one hour lunch break (Office Based)
• Attractive salarydependent on experience
• 26days holiday as well as bank holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Firm Funded Eye tests
• Monthly holiday bonus scheme (extra days holiday for each monthly income target achieved for region)

Working on a fixed fee basis means there is no uncertainty as to your outlay.