Legal Support Assistant

Description

Legal Support Assistant

Hereford

£24,600 – £26,700 DOE

A well-established and respected law firm in Hereford is looking to recruit a Legal Support Assistant to join its busy Family Department. This role is ideal for an experienced administrator or legal support professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced and client-focused environment.

You will work closely with Fee Earners, Partners, and the Head of Department, supporting a range of family law matters from instruction through to conclusion.

The Role

This is a low fee-earning legal support role, with around 1 hour per day of chargeable work, providing essential administrative and legal assistance across family law files.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring files progress smoothly while delivering a high standard of service to clients during what can often be emotionally challenging circumstances.

Key Responsibilities

Providing high-level legal and admin support to the Family team

Assisting fee earners with family law files

Opening new files and gathering client information

Accurate time recording and billing of chargeable work

Acting as first point of contact for family law enquiries

Liaising with clients, courts, counsel, and other third parties

Diary management, appointment scheduling, and meeting coordination

Preparing correspondence, court documents, forms, and bundles

Maintaining, updating, and closing client files

Taking detailed client instructions

Handling telephone calls and client queries within agreed remit

About You

You’ll be organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple matters while maintaining discretion, empathy, and excellent attention to detail.

Essential:

Experience in a high-level administrative or legal support role OR a Law Degree

Strong communication skills

Excellent organisation, time management, and attention to detail

IT-literate

Desirable:

Previous experience in a legal support, legal secretary, or family law role

Experience within family law (e.g. divorce, children, financial matters)

Familiarity with case management and time recording systems

Hours & Salary

36.25 hours per week

£24,600 – £26,700 depending on experience

(Top end achievable with family law experience)

Why Apply? xjnqpsq

Join a busy and supportive Family team

Gain hands-on experience across a broad range of family law matters

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Stable, full-time role within a respected law firm

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Ad ID: 5417825646