Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant Family Law 12 month Fixed Term Contract Up to £27,000 DOE Worcestershire Job Ref: Job Title: Legal Assistant - Family Law (Fixed-Term Contract)Location: WorcestershireHours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:15pmSalary: Dependent on experienceHoliday: 26 days plus Bank HolidaysContract: Full-Time, Fixed-TermThe RoleAn opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant to join a busy Family Law team in Worcestershire on a fixed-term contract. This role will involve providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to a Fee Earner, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of matters within the department.Key Responsibilities• Managing the Fee Earner''s diary, arranging appointments and coordinating meetings.• Handling new client enquiries and opening new files, including completing all onboarding procedures and AML/compliance checks.• Audio typing and preparing correspondence and legal documents from dictation.• Organising, scanning and e-filing documents within the Case Management System, while maintaining accurate paper files.• Assisting with billing processes, including generating invoices and following up on outstanding payments.• Requesting and recording client payments in liaison with the Accounts Team.• Opening and closing (archiving) both electronic and paper files.• Responding to routine client queries and correspondence in a professional and timely manner.• Liaising with third parties including Counsel, Courts, experts and other solicitors.• ..... full job details .....