Family legal Assistant

Position: Family legal Assistant (Permanent)
Team Assistant Family Law

Location:

Bedford
Full-time | Permanent

A well-established and highly regarded law firm is currently seeking an experienced Team Assistant / Legal Secretary to join their Family Law team, based in Bedford. This role will also involve regular travel to the firm's Milton Keynes office.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with prior experience in a legal support role who is looking to further develop their skills within a supportive, friendly and professional environment that genuinely values its people.

The Role

Working closely with fee earners, you will provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support across the full lifecycle of matters. Responsibilities will include:

Managing files from opening to closing, including compliance, billing, credit control, key dates and archiving
Audio dictation and document production
Scanning, filing and allocating incoming post and electronic documents
Managing outgoing post and document release requests
Extensive diary and inbox management
Liaising with lawyers to ensure tasks are progressed and deadlines met
Assisting with general office administration, including reception cover and stationery ordering
Providing cover for other Team Assistants when required

About You

You will ideally have:

Previous experience working in a legal environment (as a Team Assistant or Legal Secretary)
A good understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Strong communication and time-management abilities
A proactive, calm and professional approach, even under pressure

What's on Offer

The firm offers a genuinely attractive package, including:

Competitive salary and bonus scheme
26 days' holiday plus bank holidays
Flexible working options
Birthday off plus a birthday voucher
Pension and life insurance
Income protection
Private health insurance and healthcare cash plan
A strong focus on wellbeing, with access to mental health and lifestyle support

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm that prioritises employee wellbeing, career development and work/life balance.

Apply now or contact Natalie Dwan at LJ Recruitment in confidence for more information