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Legal Assistant OpportunityLocation:Caddington/Tring/Milton Keynes Job Type:Full time Reports to:Head of Family/Head of Litigation About UsPictons is a well-established firm committed to delivering high quality legal services with a client focused approach. We are looking for a proactive and highly organised legal assistant to support our Family Law and Litigation teams. Role OverviewThe successful candidate will support fee earners with a wide range of administrative and client-facing tasks, helping to deliver a high standard of legal services across all aspects of family and litigation matters. Key ResponsibilitiesProvide administrative and legal support to solicitors and other fee earners in the family law and litigation department. Prepare correspondence and legal documentation, including court forms and bundles. Manage diaries, book appointments and hearings, and liaise with clients, counsel, courts and other third parties. Handle client queries with professionalism and empathy, maintaining excellent client care standards. File management including opening and closing files, document filing (electronic and paper), and maintaining accurate records. Support with billing and file audits as required. Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal policy and procedures. Support the team in business development and marketing initiatives. Key Skills and ExperiencePrevious experience as a legal assistant or secretary desirable Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to details. Confident in working with case management systems and Microsoft Office applications. Ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels. Understanding of the sensitive nature of family and litigation matters and ability to deal with such matters professional and compassionately. Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure to meet deadlines. What We OfferA friendly and supportive working environment. Training and development opportunities. Competitive salary and benefits package. The opportunity to be part of a growing and client-focused legal practice. If you are a people-orientated professional with a passion for excellent client service, we would love to hear from you. Luton 5th Floor, Hampton by Hilton 42-50 Kimpton Road Luton Bedfordshire LU2 0FP 0800 302 9448 Find us here Tring 11 High Street Tring Hertfordshire HP23 5AL 0800 302 9448 Find us here#J-18808-Ljbffr