Administrator/Legal Assistant - Family Law

Administrator / Legal Assistant – Private Family Law Location: Leamington Spa town centre Salary: £25,000 to £26,000 per annum Hours: 35 per week 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday *Please note: This is a secretary/administration role and will not be suitable for a graduate or paralegal* About the Firm This is a very well-established, well-regarded law practice, who have steadily grown their office network over the years, including the acquisition of two smaller well-established local firms over the past four years. They have a great regional presence and a enjoy a high volume of referrals and repeat business from a loyal client following. The firm’s accreditations include the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme, Children Law, and Lexcel. The firm are also recognised by the Legal 500. What you’ll be doing: * Supporting fee earners in the Private Family team with secretarial, typing and administrative duties * Dealing with incoming post * Handling initial new client enquiries, allocating them to the relevant fee earners * Dealing with clients’ calls and liaising with Fee Earners * Diary management for the Family team and booking appointments for clients * Conducting conflict checks on new clients * Preparation of legal documents and correspondence * Preparing case files for Court hearings Who we’re looking for: Suitable candidates will have at least two years’ administration experience in a client-facing role, within a professional services, local authority or legal services setting. Proficiency in Word and Outlook is essential. Experience of using a legal case management would be advantageous. Whilst legal experience is not essential, the ability to handle difficult clients and/or difficult situations with empathy, diplomacy and professionalism will be required. What’s on offer: This is a permanent job which will be fully office-based, working 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (35 hours per week) Comprehensive Benefits Package including: * 23 days’ holiday, rising to 27 with length of service, plus UK bank holidays * 2 extra days’ paid leave over Christmas which doesn’t have to be retained from your entitlement * Your birthday off (from year two) * Holiday buy/sell scheme (up to 5 additional days) * Enhanced company sick pay scheme * Pension scheme * Discounted legal fees * Simply Health plan and Virtual GP access * Life assurance 3x salary * Full induction and ongoing training and development * Supportive, collaborative team culture * Community involvement and charity events * Technical and personal skills training * Funeral concierge * Employee assistance programme * Bereavement and probate helpline Note: Salary stated is given as a guideline in line with market rate and will be commensurate with experience. All information provided above is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Know anyone who might be interested? A bonus of £200 in Love2Shop vouchers is available for a successful referral on this role. £100 payable on start date; £100 payable six weeks’ later. Please see website for details. For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment About Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands. We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent. About Your Consultant Tracey is the Owner and Managing Director of Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service – the way she believes recruitment should be! Tracey’s passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it’s stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey’s experience and expertise. Know anyone who might be interested? We offer generous bonuses up to £500 for successful referrals. Conditions apply - contact us or view our website for details