Role responsibilities; • Opening files • Day to day assistance for the team • Updating clients on case progress • Communicating with courts, experts and agencies • Appointment making • Taking and making calls • Preparing bundles of documents for hearings • Dealing with clients both in person and remotely where necessary • General legal and admin support • Diary management • Attending court assisting counsel and/ or clients • Carrying out legal aid assessments and applications • Taking client appointments and initial instructions The right person for this job will; • Be a self-starter and always ready to get involved • Good with people • Work well within a vibrant team • Be flexible and able to accommodate client or team needs • Have great time management skills and be able to prioritise heavy workloads • It is essential to have at least 12 months experience working in a family law team • Experience of Case Management Systems and Laserforms (essential) • Experience of Legal Aid Agency Portal (CCMS) (essential) • Experience of Excel spreadsheets (desirable)