Job Description

Applications will not be considered without a cover letter alongside your CV.

GoodLaw Solicitors LLP

is looking for the best talent to join our growing firm. We have an exciting opportunity for an entry level position within our family department. This role will be based in our Gatwick office, assisting the family team to open new enquires.

This role will offer the opportunity to gain basic legal assistant experience, supporting the department with incoming enquiries and contacting clients to open files. Full training will be provided, although ideally you will hold a LLB Law degree or have equivalent legal/family law experience.

We can offer a supportive, professional, yet laid-back culture that will reward your commitment to us. We offer 25 days holiday per year, bank holiday and christmas closure, a pension scheme, travel schemes and a range of health benefits and discounts.

Please apply with your covering letter

and

CV detailing how you feel you would be a fit for this role. This is crucial to the selection process. Many candidates tell us that they just want any legal role, in any firm. Candidates who can describe why they would be suited a role in this area of law, and why they are particularly interested in joining GoodLaw, will have a distinct advantage in our selection process.

Duties

Answer incoming enquiries to the Family department, providing a high standard of customer care and directing queries to the appropriate colleague. Undertake administrative tasks as required. Undertake legal tasks under supervision at request of fee earner. Keeping files up to date with key dates, matter contact details and ensuring electronic filing of emails, post and documentation Assisting the department and other fee earners generally, as and when needed

Skills

Strong organisational skills. Excellent customer service skills to interact professionally with clients and colleagues. Solid administrative skills, including proficiency in office software such as Microsoft Office Suite. Attention to detail is essential for maintaining accurate records and documentation. Ability to work collaboratively within a team while also being self-motivated.

Benefits

Starting salary of 24,600.00 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure Pension Cycle to work scheme Electric car scheme Health and Well-being scheme

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 24,600.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/05/2025
Expected start date: 30/06/2025