Legal Assistant - Family at HCB Solicitors Ltd

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Family law, Legal research, Document drafting, Case management, Client communication, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Time management, Organisational skills, Confidentiality, Attention to detail, Legal administration

Industry

Legal Services

Description

HCB Widdows Mason is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our Family Law team. This role is perfect for individuals dedicated to supporting clients through some of the most challenging times in their lives, including divorce, child custody, and domestic matters. Comprehensive training will be provided to equip the ideal candidate with the necessary skills and knowledge. Your key responsibilities will include: Assisting clients with inquiries related to family law matters. Providing ongoing updates to clients and tracking the progress of their cases. Opening and managing client files, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Drafting legal documents, such as petitions, agreements, and correspondence. Conducting legal research on family law issues and relevant legislation. Supporting solicitors in preparing for hearings, negotiations, and client meetings. Maintaining accurate records within case management systems. Performing general administrative tasks, including managing calendars and scheduling appointments. Providing reception cover when required. Strong organisational and time management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality. Attention to detail and thoroughness in document preparation. Previous experience in family law or a legal environment is advantageous but not essential. Competitive salary dependent on experience 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Holiday bonus scheme ( up to 12 additional days leave) Pension scheme Parking (on a first come first served basis) Comprehensive training and development opportunities including support to study for professional qualifications Cycle to work scheme Firm funded eye tests Medicash Plan ***Note for recruitment/talent agents/agencies – HCB Widdows Mason Ltd undertakes its own recruitment. The recruitment team here is responsible for managing all vacancies and recruitment processes. We use a direct hiring and referral process as a preference. In order to optimise the range of potential candidates we also work with external recruitment/ talent agencies on an Approved Supplier basis. Our recruitment team will make vacancies known to our Approved Suppliers on an individual basis, so not all Approved Suppliers will be able to make introductions on all vacancies that we operate. If a recruitment / talent agent/agency is not able to access a particular vacancy they have not been listed as an Approved Supplier for that vacancy. If an agent/agency is not an Approved Supplier, but still provides an introduction, or CV, that will be treated as a Speculative Approach. Any and all Speculative Approaches will not be subject to the agent/agency’s terms of business and no introduction fee will be payable. Any and all Speculative Approaches are made on the express understanding by the agent/agency that we may still contact the candidate directly and will not be liable for any introduction fee.

Responsibilities

The Legal Assistant will manage client files, draft legal documents, and conduct research to support the Family Law team. They will also assist with client inquiries, maintain case records, and provide administrative support to solicitors.