Legal Assistant – Modern Families team
Who are we?
Hanne & Co are quite simply a different sort of law firm. In joining Hanne & Co, you’ll be a part of a close-knit firm that believes in development and promotion from within. We are in an exciting growth period and are keen to find like-minded individuals to join us on this journey.
We are hiring…
This role is for you if…
• You’re looking for a varied role that covers all aspects of family law but with a particular focus on modern families cases
• You are looking to transition from an administrative or secretarial background, or
• You are an experienced career paralegal with an interest in modern family law
• You are looking for a friendly and supportive environment to develop your legal knowledge and fine tune your client care capabilities.
• You are looking to pursue a career in law. While this role provides excellent exposure, it is not intended as a stepping stone to qualification as a solicitor. Instead, we are looking for someone who is committed longer term to a specialist legal support role.
Why work for Hanne & Co?
• You will be a part of a Battersea based law firm with a leading family department ranked by the Legal 500.
• Our team of expert modern families lawyers are keen to share their knowledge and play a significant part in your future development.
• You will have hands-on experience working in high-profile and complex cases.
• Our colleagues make Hanne & Co a friendly and sociable place to work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist fee earners with case management, legal research and drafting correspondence
- Prepare and file legal documents, including court forms and statements
- Manage client communications, acting as a first point of contact for enquiries
- Coordinate meetings, court dates and fee earner diaries
- Maintain accurate client records and case files, ensuring confidentiality and compliance
- Support fee earners in preparing for hearings and client consultations
- Build relationships with internal and external parties
- Handle billing, invoicing and general office administration as required
How to apply and interview process
We are looking to hire for this role as soon as possible.
To apply email a copy of your CV to recruitment@hanne.co.uk.
If there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you in the process please let us know.
