Legal Assistant, Family Law in Cardiff

At Howells, we combine a fresh and forward-thinking approach with a client-focused, local feel to deliver a range of award-winning, quality services. This role will provide direct support to fee earners within the Family Law Team, enabling them to focus on delivering high-quality work while ensuring clients receive an excellent level of service.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Communicate with clients professionally and promptly via phone, email, and in person, ensuring accurate and timely message handling.
• Manage fee earners’ diaries, including scheduling appointments and arranging meetings.
• Process case-related information, documents, and correspondence accurately and in a timely manner as directed.
• Prepare bundles and briefs for experts, courts, and barristers.
• Attend court hearings as a representative of the firm and provide support to vulnerable clients.
• Maintain accurate records on the case management system.
• Handle telephone calls for fee earners and relay messages efficiently.
• Transcribe documents and audio dictation, and undertake note and minute taking.
• Correspond with councils and other relevant bodies.
• Draft and prepare statements and applications, and review documents.
• Carry out general administrative tasks including photocopying and filing.
• Assist with billing processes, including preparing and supporting the production of invoices as required.
• Complete regular safeguarding training, identify and report safeguarding concerns (including emergencies) to the Designated Safeguarding Officer, and respond in line with management direction.
• Maintain strict client and company confidentiality at all times.

What We’re Looking For

• Relevant experience is desired but not essential.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Structured and organised.
• Accurate and efficient.
• Desire and ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Able to work independently and as a team when required.

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Leave: Enjoy a minimum of 23 days each holiday year, plus bank holidays and extra time off to unwind, including an additional personal day, a day off for your birthday, and a discretionary paid day during the Christmas break.
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme: Option to buy up to 3 extra days of leave annually to support your work-life balance.
• Gym Discounts: Access discounted memberships to help you stay active and healthy.
• Growth & Development: We’re invested in your career with opportunities for learning and advancement.
• Milestone Recognition: Celebrate your dedication with recognition and awards for key milestones.
• Events: Take part in various networking, corporate, and charity events throughout the year.
• Refer a Friend Scheme: Get rewarded for referring talented friends and connections to join the team.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please email recruitment@howellslegal.com. Successful candidates will be subject to a basic or enhanced DBS disclosure dependent on the role. Permanent employment is conditional on having a satisfactory DBS check. You will therefore be asked to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process.