Job Description

Assistant - Family Law Department

Vacancy:

From 1st November 2025

Location:

Altrincham (WA14 1QD)

Hours:

36 per week - Monday to Thursday 09:00-17:15, Friday 09:00-17:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break, usually to be taken between 13:00 and 14:00)

Salary:

23,000 per annum

Type:

Office-based

We are seeking a professional, well-organised and motivated individual to join our Family Law Department as an

Assistant (no prior legal experience is required)

. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to work in a busy legal practice, providing vital support to our Family Law Solicitor.

Key Responsibilities

Providing departmental administrative support

Preparing bills and assisting with billing processes

Drafting legal documents and correspondence

Assisting with the preparation of court bundles and associated documentation

Handling client correspondence and communication with sensitivity and professionalism

Candidate Requirements

No prior legal qualifications are required; however, the successful candidate must demonstrate:

Excellent written and verbal English

Strong organisational skills (including filing, time recording, and diary management, etc.)

Basic numeracy skills (for billing purposes)

The ability to communicate professionally yet empathetically with vulnerable clients

Emotional maturity

The ability to follow instructions and work effectively within a team

Competence with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel

What We Offer

Salary of 23,000 per annum

Nest pension for eligible employees (auto-enrolled after 3 months' employment unless opt-out requested before then)

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. We close the office for Christmas and so staff must save 3.5 days to cover the period from midday on 24th December until the first working day in January

A friendly, supportive working environment

A varied role providing exposure to family law practice

The opportunity to develop valuable skills in a professional legal setting

We are a small, high-street firm who pride ourselves on our service to our local community. Our focus is very much on client care. We are fortunate in that we have very friendly and welcoming staff who enjoy a good sense of camaraderie. We are not a large corporate entity and have a much friendlier, welcoming, and flexible feel.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV to m.vernon@hillandcompany.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 23,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person