Working at alletsons

At Alletsons, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, providing good benefits, regular team-building days and ensuring an excellent work/life balance.  All open roles will be advertised here. If we're not advertising and you think we are a great firm to work for, please send us a speculative enquiry along with your CV and outline what sort of role you would be looking for. No agencies please! 

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FAmily law Legal Assistant - full-time

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Are you organised, compassionate, and ready to be part of a supportive legal team where no two days are the same?
We’re looking for a proactive Family Legal Assistant to join our busy Family Department and help support clients through some of life’s most important and challenging moments.
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📍 Full-time, office-based role (35 hours per week)
📂 Previous legal assistant/legal secretary experience preferred
💼 Fast-paced and rewarding environment
🤝 Strong client care and teamwork essential

You’ll be supporting Fee Earners with:
✔️ Legal documents and audio typing
✔️ Court bundles and hearing packs
✔️ Diary and workflow management
✔️ Client communication and care
✔️ Compliance and file management

This role would suit someone who thrives on organisation, works well under pressure, and genuinely cares about delivering excellent support to both clients and colleagues. If you’re professional, empathetic, and ready to make a real difference within a friendly Family Department, we’d love to hear from you.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary
• Experience within Family Law
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure
• Good IT skills and experience using case management systems
• Professional, reliable, and team-focused approach
• Ability to work independently and use initiative

Desirable Skills

• Experience of Children Law and Public Law proceedings
• Experience of Legal Aid work
• Familiarity with legal research tools and software

If you are customer-focused, organised, and looking to develop your career within Family Law, we would love to hear from you. 
​📧 Apply now!

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