Administrative Assistant – Children Team

About the role

We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our Children Law team in Kingston. Working full‑time, you will support the department with a wide range of administrative tasks and ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations.

Key responsibilities

• Answer new client calls and arrange appointments.
• Maintain and update the court diary and client files using the firm’s file‑management system.
• Produce, proof‑read and format documents, reports and routine correspondence.
• Handle financial support tasks such as bill payments, expense claims and client billing under supervision.
• Assist fee earners with conference bookings, courier arrangements and document bundling.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with the firm’s Office Manual and professional standards.

Required profile

• Excellent attention to detail and strong written English.
• Enthusiastic, driven and able to work well within a close‑knit team.
• Good literacy and numeracy standards.
• Desire to develop administrative and legal support skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• IT literacy and ability to use file‑management software.
• Experience creating and handling PDF documents.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Generous benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development within a reputable law firm.