Legal Administrator - Family Law in Cardiff

TSR Legal is delighted to be working with a leading Welsh law firm that is seeking a skilled Legal Administrator to join its highly regarded Family Law team in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional and organised legal administrator who enjoys providing high‑quality support within a busy legal environment. The role is focused on delivering comprehensive administrative assistance to a team of family law specialists, ensuring matters progress efficiently while maintaining exceptional client service standards.

This position is ideally suited to an individual who enjoys the organisational and administrative aspects of legal practice and is looking to establish a long‑term career within legal support.

The Role

Working as part of a successful and collaborative Family Law department, you will provide essential administrative support across a broad range of family matters, including divorce, financial remedy, children matters and private client family work.

Responsibilities will include:

• Opening and maintaining client files
• Preparing legal documents, correspondence and court forms
• Managing diaries, appointments and meeting arrangements
• Handling incoming calls and client enquiries
• Audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence
• Assisting with billing, file management and document production
• Liaising with clients, courts and third parties
• Ensuring files are maintained in accordance with firm procedures and regulatory requirements
• General administrative support to fee earners and the wider department

About You

To be considered, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience within a legal administration, legal secretarial or legal support role
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workloads effectively
• A proactive and reliable approach to work
• Experience within family law would be advantageous but is not essential. Candidates with experience gained in other areas of legal practice will also be considered.

The Firm

The firm is recognised as one of Wales' leading law firms, with a strong reputation for client care, employee development and technical excellence. The Cardiff office offers a supportive and professional working environment where legal support staff play an integral role in the success of the wider team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent upon experience
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Modern Cardiff office location
• Supportive and collaborative culture

If you are a skilled Legal Administrator seeking a new opportunity with a respected Welsh law firm, we would be pleased to hear from you.