Role: Team Assistant – Family Law
Location: Bedford & Milton Keynes (dual office support)
Hours: 9 am to 5.30 pm
Salary: £26,000 - £27,000
Fully office-based
An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a Team Assistant to join a well-established Family team, supporting across Bedford and Milton Keynes offices.
Fancy a change? Looking for a new challenge? Or just having a browse?
Whatever brings you here, this could be a great opportunity to take the next step in your legal support career.
This is a dual-office support role, ideal for someone already working within a legal environment who is looking to strengthen their experience within Family law, in a supportive and professional firm.
⚠️ Important – Please read before applying
Only candidates with a minimum of 1 year’s relevant legal experience will be considered
Experience within Family law is highly desirable
You must have your own transport, as this role requires regular travel between the Bedford and Milton Keynes offices
Who are we?
Our client is a respected and long-established law firm, known for its friendly, approachable culture and genuine commitment to staff development. They offer competitive salaries, flexible working and clear progression opportunities, whilst maintaining a strong work/life balance.
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Annual bonus scheme
26 days holiday plus bank holidays
Birthday off plus birthday voucher
Flexible working options
Pension scheme
Life insurance
Income protection (up to 2 years)
Private healthcare and wellbeing benefits
Healthcare cash plan
Wellbeing support including Calm Premium and 24/7 employee assistance
Duties of a Team Assistant:
Managing matters from file opening through to file closure, including compliance, billing, credit control, archiving and record keeping
Audio dictation and document production
Scanning and allocating post, ensuring lawyers are notified of incoming communications
Managing outgoing post (paper and electronic)
Organising and maintaining electronic documents in line with departmental protocols
Managing document release requests
Extensive diary and inbox management for fee earners
Proactively updating lawyers on task progress and deadlines
Supporting office management duties when required (printing, stationery, reception cover)
Handling reception overflow calls
Providing cover for other Team Assistants as required
Undertaking department-specific duties where applicable
What we would like from you:
Minimum 1 year’s experience working within a legal environment
Family law experience highly desirable
Good understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong time management skills
Proactive, self-motivated and calm under pressure
Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle
If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria, please apply below with your most recent CV.
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