Job Description

Job Title

Legal Assistant - Family

Job Overview

Family Law Assistants are responsible for the smooth day to day running of the Family Law Department by being the first point of contact for all enquiries whilst ensuring all dictation and filing is accurately completed in a timely manner

Roles and Responsibilities

Answer phone calls and deal with queries in a professional and confidential manner, ensuring all messages are passed on accurately;

Accurately complete solicitor's dictation as efficiently as possible;

Open and maintain new files on the internal case management system;

Set up and maintain physical files, ensuring all files are filed away once dictation has been completed;

Ensure conflict checks are completed on every new file;

Complete legal forms as instructed by solicitors;

Obtain quotes for various expert reports and follow up with instructions as directed;

Ensure invoices are paid promptly and accurately;

Photocopy or scan all documentation as required;

Follow up any ad hoc requests as required by solicitors;

Reception cover as requested;

Any other duties as directed by the Team Leader or a member of the Management Team.

Person Specification

Experience using digital dictation equipment.

A minimum typing speed of 60wmp is essential.

Confident and clear communication skills, both verbal and written.

Be computer literate with experience of using Microsoft Office packages.

Must be able to multi-task, think on your feet and prioritise workloads.

Be proactive and able to work well without supervision.

Salary

25,000

Working hours

Full time - 35 hours per week Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00 (Hybrid)

Job type

Permanent

Closing date

We reserve the right to amend the closing date or withdraw the advert without notice prior to the closing date.

Why work for Reeds?

At Reeds we do things The Reeds Way - a set of foundational principles that not only tell us how we run our business, but why.

Externally, it governs how we look after our clients. For example, we have developed our Service Pledge, and our whole firm works as a team to make sure we deliver on this every time.

The Reeds Way also governs and guides how we try to add value to the communities in which we operate.

Internally, the Reeds Way governs our culture, the Reeds working environment, and the working life and career that we offer to all Reeds people.

So, what does all this look like when put into practice? Here is what you can expect from us if you join our team:

We safeguard a non-negotiable culture of respect for and between colleagues;

We offer a transparent and fair career development structure with opportunities for all lawyers and fee-earners to progress through the stages and become an Associate, Senior Associate and hopefully Partner;

All our people - and that means all our people - constantly undergo training and development via The 'Reeds Academy' which helps everyone achieve their career goals and get to where they want to be professionally, and to enhance their skills and knowledge;

We encourage all our staff to think about business development and look for growth opportunities. We are always willing to listen to, and potentially invest in, new ideas;

We offer competitive salary and benefit packages and have a transparent annual review process which considers your whole contribution to your team and the Firm, not just billing figures;

We offer to all staff a discretionary bonus scheme for exceptional performance;

We offer flexible working schemes which include compressed 4 day weeks, 9 day fortnights and TOIL (time off in lieu), as well as other hybrid working schemes;

You will enjoy the ability to earn up to 30 days of holiday with years of service (standard holiday packages start at 21 days plus all bank holidays);

There is an additional paid celebration day for you to use as you would like (such as a birthday, anniversary or other key event);

You will have the ability to buy a further 5 days of holiday, and sell surplus holiday, each year;

Discretionary additional holiday days are given at Christmas (up to a maximum of 2 days);

We give you private medical health care with the option to upgrade and add optical and dental care;

Discounted gym membership is available, through private medical insurance;

We offer an employee assistance programme with access to physical, mental and emotional health advice & webinars, wellbeing videos and programmes, online counselling & mini health checks;

The Cycle To Work scheme is available, including e-bikes;

Fresh fruit baskets are placed in each office on a weekly basis.

How to apply?

If you are interested in this position, or would like further information, please email recruitment@reeds.co.uk with the job title clearly stated in the subject line.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Private medical insurance Referral programme
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oxford OX2 0DP