Job Description

The Firm:

The National Legal Service are dedicated to supporting our clients with Family, Care, Crime and Extradition matters, with a particular focus on publicly funded work. We are seeking an Family Law Legal Assistant to join our Coventry office.

You will aspire to work in publicly funded Family law and have previously worked within a law firm. Working under the supervision of a Supervising Solicitor you will deliver a high standard of client care, concentrating on publicly funded matters, predominantly domestic abuse and including private children law.

You are looking to establish yourself within a firm who will support your long term career development in Family Law.

Duties of the role include but are not limited to:

Assess the merits of your client's case Calculate client's eligibility for Legal Aid and process their funding application Taking client instructions and draft witness statements Drafting documents Making preparations for court such as court bundles and instructing counsel Adhering to monthly file reviews and ensuring files are compliant, making adjustments when necessary

Requirements of the role:

You are driven to make a positive change in people's lives and hold client care as a core value. You will have a sound understanding of preparing non molestation orders and legal aid applications You can work comfortably in a fast paced environment, dealing with matters of a very sensitive and sometimes distressing nature. You carry out work accurately and organise your priorities to meet deadlines You have excellent written and verbal communication skills Maintain integrity and professionalism Working knowledge of Microsoft Office would be advantageous

How we work:

National Legal Service has maintained hybrid and flexible working for all our teams. Office attendance for this role would be 2 days a week, with the remaining days working from home, if desired.

We believe in a collaborative, open door culture. That through teamwork, trust and a supportive working environment, we empower our teams to excel professionally and grow in their careers.

Firm provided Benefits

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays Additional annual leave for length of service Company Sick Pay Contributory Pension Scheme Employee Assistant Programme Group Life Assurance Eye Care eVouchers Flu Vaccination Parent and Child First Aid training Recruitment Recommendation Rewards Paid Study Leave Training Allowance
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 22,500.00 per year

Application question(s):

Do you have experience working in a Law Firm
Licence/Certification:

Law degree or equivalent qualification (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Coventry CV1 2DY