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Private Family Legal Assistant
Location: Central Swansea
About the Role
TSR Legal is working with a well-established law firm in central Swansea that is looking to appoint a Private Family Legal Assistant to join a small and close-knit team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary with previous family law experience, ideally within private family work, to provide high-quality support to a small team of fee earners.
You will play an important role in the smooth running of the department, working closely with the lawyers and assisting with the day-to-day management of a varied private family caseload.
The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing comprehensive administrative and legal support to a small team of fee earners
- Assisting with the day-to-day management of private family matters
- Preparing correspondence and legal documentation
- Managing files and maintaining accurate case records
- Diary management and arranging appointments, meetings and conferences
- Liaising professionally with clients, counsel and other third parties
- Assisting with the preparation of court documentation and bundles
- Opening and closing files and maintaining appropriate file management procedures
- Assisting with billing, time recording and general administration
- Monitoring deadlines and ensuring fee earners have the support they need
- Providing a professional and sensitive point of contact for clients
About You
The ideal candidate will have previous experience within a legal environment and, ideally, have worked within family law.
Private family experience would be particularly beneficial, with an understanding of the sensitive nature of xwwtmva matters such as divorce, financial matters and child arrangements.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Organised and able to manage competing priorities
- Confident working closely with fee earners
- Professional and approachable with excellent client-care skills
- Comfortable working within a small team environment
- Able to work independently and use initiative
- Discreet and sensitive when dealing with confidential matters
- IT literate, with good knowledge of Microsoft Office and leg
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Family Legal Assistant employer: TSR Legal - Wales
Join one of Wales' leading Court of Protection teams, where you will be part of an award-winning practice known for its commitment to quality and client care. With a supportive and collaborative work culture, you will have the opportunity to manage complex cases alongside experienced specialists, ensuring your professional growth in a meaningful area of law. The flexibility of location across South Wales and Bristol further enhances this role, making it an attractive option for solicitors looking to build a long-term career in a respected environment.
