Legal Support Assistant

Legal Support Assistant
Hereford
£24,600 – £26,700 DOE

A well-established and respected law firm in Hereford is looking to recruit a Legal Support Assistant to join its busy Family Department. This role is ideal for an experienced administrator or legal support professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced and client-focused environment.

You will work closely with Fee Earners, Partners, and the Head of Department, supporting a range of family law matters from instruction through to conclusion.

The Role

This is a low fee-earning legal support role, with around 1 hour per day of chargeable work, providing essential administrative and legal assistance across family law files.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring files progress smoothly while delivering a high standard of service to clients during what can often be emotionally challenging circumstances.

Key Responsibilities

Providing high-level legal and admin support to the Family team
Assisting fee earners with family law files
Opening new files and gathering client information
Accurate time recording and billing of chargeable work
Acting as first point of contact for family law enquiries
Liaising with clients, courts, counsel, and other third parties
Diary management, appointment scheduling, and meeting coordination
Preparing correspondence, court documents, forms, and bundles
Maintaining, updating, and closing client files
Taking detailed client instructions
Handling telephone calls and client queries within agreed remit
About You

You’ll be organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple matters while maintaining discretion, empathy, and excellent attention to detail.

Essential:

Experience in a high-level administrative or legal support role OR a Law Degree
Strong communication skills
Excellent organisation, time management, and attention to detail
IT-literate
Desirable:

Previous experience in a legal support, legal secretary, or family law role

Experience with in family law (e.g. divorce, children, financial matters)
Familiarity with case management and time recording systems
Hours & Salary

36.25 hours per week
£24,600 – £26,700 depending on experience
(Top end achievable with family law experience)
Why Apply?

Join a busy and supportive Family team
Gain hands-on experience across a broad range of family law matters
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Stable, full-time role within a respected law firm

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included