Legal Assistant

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our specialist family law firm as a Legal Assistant, specifically providing support to two senior Solicitors.

You will have have a law degree or currently studying for a law degree and have an interest in family law. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience, grow and learn new skills.

Your role will be to provide administrative and secretarial support to Solicitors in their cases working under their supervision, preparing documents, pleadings, dealing with correspondence and liasing with clients.

You must have strong written and spoken communication skills, knowledge of Microsoft and quick typing speeds. You must have good IT skills and an excellent attention to detail.,

• Please confirm your typing speed and how familiar you are with Microsoft and legal practice management software
  
  We are a niche family law firm with a highly regarded reputation for quality and service to our clients in Milton Keynes, the surrounding areas and further afield. We have been recognised for our work as specialists in Chambers. We act for a wide range of family law clients including wealthy individuals dealing with their financial affairs on divorce and many parents in resolving children disputes. We have a very strong DR focus and our team comprises a Family Law Arbitrator, four collaborative lawyers and two mediators. We are a small but very supportive team who share knowledge and experience to help you be the best possible lawyer you can.
  
  This is initially a six months fixed term contract but the may be the opportunity to extend.


If you want to join a specialist family law firm who provide a supportive environment send us your CV.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £23,000.00-£24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension


• On-site parking


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday