Legal Assistant Family in Southampton

Family Legal Assistant Shirley | £26,000 - £30,000 DOE Ready to take the next step in your legal career? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Family Legal Assistant to join a well-established and highly regarded law firm based in Shirley. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their experience within family law and become part of a supportive, professional and forward-thinking legal team. The Role Working closely with experienced solicitors and fee earners, you'll play an important role in supporting a busy family law team and helping to deliver an excellent service to clients. Your responsibilities will include: * Providing day-to-day administrative and legal support to the Family team * Assisting with the progression of family law matters from instruction through to conclusion * Preparing and managing legal documentation and correspondence * Preparing court forms and assisting with court-related documentation * Managing files, records and key dates * Liaising with clients, solicitors, barristers, courts and other third parties * Supporting fee earners with their caseloads and general administrative requirements * Assisting with the preparation of bundles and other case documentation * Ensuring work is completed accurately, efficiently and within required timescales * Maintaining a professional and sensitive approach when dealing with clients About You We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and keen to develop their legal career within family law. You may already have experience as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal or Legal Administrator, ideally within a family law environment. Alternatively, you may be an ambitious candidate looking to build a career within this area of law. You'll bring: * Excellent organisational and time-management skills * Strong attention to detail * Confident written and verbal communication * A professional, empathetic and client-focused approach * The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately * The ability to work effectively as part of a team * A willingness to learn and develop * Previous family law experience would be highly advantageous What's on Offer? £26,000 - £30,000 depending on experience, alongside the opportunity to join a respected legal practice where you can develop your skills, gain valuable family law experience and build a long-term career. If you're looking for a role where you can learn, contribute and progress within a friendly and supportive team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Location: Shirley Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 DOE Position: Family Legal Assistant Interested? Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age