Family Law Legal Assistant Role in Chester.ABOUT THE FIRMOur client, a prestigious firm with a thriving Family Department, is seeking a Family Law Legal Assistant to join the team at their Chester office. This role offers a fantastic chance to be part of a dynamic team in a supportive and professional environment. The role is due to an increase in work and therefore growth within the department.ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Legal Assistant within the Family Department, you will be instrumental in assisting with a diverse caseload of Private Family Law matters. Your responsibilities will include offering full secretarial assistance to a solicitor, managing diaries, arranging appointments, and maintaining client contact. This role is based in Chester and offers a negotiable salary depending on experience, along with ongoing training and support from the team.ABOUT YOUThe ideal candidate for this role should have proven experience working within a Family Law department. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently are essential. You will need to be proficient in audio typing and comfortable working under instruction. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are crucial as you will be liaising with clients and outside agencies regularly.NEXT STEPS?If this opportunity sounds of interest then please apply through the advert or contact Laura-Kate at Thornton Legal directly on or . Stated PQE and salary levels are for guidance only.Thornton Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency. We regularly recruit for international, national, Legal 500, regional and boutique law firms across Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, West Yorkshire and the West Midlands. Main locations include Liverpool, Chester, Preston, Manchester, Leeds and Shropshire. At Thornton Legal we work with partners, solicitors, paralegals and legal assistants across a range of practice areas including (but not exclusively) corporate, commercial property, residential property, employment, litigation, private client and family.
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Thornton Legal
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 12 days
Chester, Cheshire CH4 9RE, England
£24,000 - £28,800 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Family Law Legal Assistant role is available at a prestigious firm in Chester, seeking to expand its Family Department due to increased workload.
- The position involves assisting with Private Family Law matters, providing secretarial support, managing diaries, and maintaining client communication.
- Candidates should have proven experience in a Family Law department along with strong organizational skills and proficiency in audio typing.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for liaising with clients and outside agencies.
- The salary for this role is negotiable based on experience, and ongoing training and support will be provided.
