Legal Assistant – Family Law Team Location: BrentwoodWe are delighted to partner with a respected law firm in Brentwood to recruit a Legal Assistant for their Family Law team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and proactive individual with a passion for Family Law to support a dedicated and dynamic team of legal professionals.Our client is seeking someone with prior experience in Family Law, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities As a Legal Assistant, your responsibilities will include: Conducting conflict checks, money laundering, and ID verifications. Assisting with a variety of administrative tasks, including data entry, diary management, expenses, and meeting preparation. Typing and drafting legal documents through audio and copy typing (experience with BigHand is advantageous). Liaising with clients, court officials, and third parties as instructed by lawyers. Supporting the preparation and collation of court bundles. Managing new business enquiries, accurately recording information, and following up as needed. Providing reception cover and attending to clients when required. About You The ideal candidate will: Have experience working in a Family Law environment. Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail. Be proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with legal software (knowledge of BigHand and P4W is an advantage). Exhibit a proactive, “can-do” attitude with the ability to work under pressure. Possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, able to interact with sensitivity and professionalism. Be a reliable team player who can also work independently. What’s on Offer Our client offers a competitive benefits package, including: Private health insurance (with options to add dependents). 3% matching pension contributions. 25 days of annual leave, plus an additional day for your birthday. Onsite parking. Discounts on legal and financial advice services. Eye care contributions. Regular social events throughout the year. This is an exciting role for a motivated individual looking to grow their career within Family Law. How to Apply If you’re ready to take the next step in your legal career, we’d love to hear from you Please get in touch to discuss this opportunity further and submit your application.