Family Legal Assistant

Family Legal Assistant / SecretaryLocation:ManchesterSalary: Attractive salary, dependent on experienceHours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:15pm (fully office based)An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Legal Assistant / Secretary to join a busy and supportive legal team. This role would suit someone with previous family law experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and providing high-quality administrative support.Key ResponsibilitiesDealing with queries raised by clients, solicitors and third partiesProviding regular client updates and monitoring matter progressionOpening and closing files on the case management system in line with AML procedures, quality standards and SRA regulationsAssisting with the drafting of basic correspondence, legal forms and documents under supervisionPreparing and submitting documents to HMCTS and the Legal Aid AgencyMaintaining contact lists, calendars and diaries for fee earnersMonitoring deadlines, appointments and key datesPreparing and submitting bills, payments and receipts while liaising with the finance teamHandling overflow telephone calls from clientsProviding reception cover when requiredPreparing banking and post dutiesCarrying out general administrative support tasksSupporting the wider team to ensure the smooth running of the officeRequirementsPrevious experience working as a Family Legal Assistant or Legal SecretaryStrong understanding of the day-to-day operations within a legal ..... full job details .....