Family​/Childcare Legal Assistant

Family / Childcare Legal Assistant – Coventry – £24,000 to £26,000

My client is a long-established and highly respected regional law firm with a strong presence in Coventry and the surrounding areas. The firm is known for its high standards of client care, clear communication and supportive internal culture. With Lexcel accreditation and a strong local reputation, the firm combines a professional, well-structured working environment with a genuinely approachable and people-focused ethos, particularly within sensitive practice areas such as Family and Childcare law.

• Providing secretarial and administrative support to a Lawyer within a busy Family department
• Supporting a caseload predominantly involving childcare matters
• Audio typing using digital dictation
• Managing diaries, appointments and day-to-day workflow
• Liaising with clients by telephone and face-to-face in a professional, calm and sensitive manner
• Dealing with courts, counsel and other solicitors
• Preparing and processing Legal Aid documentation
• Collating court bundles and managing filing
• Assisting with general administrative duties within the department
• Full-time, office-based role in the Coventry office

• Well-organised with a strong attention to detail
• A clear and confident communicator with a professional and compassionate approach to client care
• Comfortable working in a busy environment and meeting deadlines
• Responsible, reliable and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Previous experience in legal administration or within Family / Childcare law would be advantageous, though not essential

Are you looking for a role where your organisational skills genuinely support meaningful and often life-changing work? Would you enjoy working within a Family team that values empathy, professionalism and strong support structures?

• Pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Opportunities for training and development
• Supportive and stable working environment

If you’re looking to take the next step in legal support within a well-established and respected Family team, this role offers both stability and development. Apply online or contact Toby Ryan at QED Legal for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.