Current opportunity in the legal sector – Selby Lowndes Family Solicitors Ltd

Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal

Faringdon, Oxfordshire

Permanent, Full Time but part-time/flexible will be considered

We are looking for a Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal to join our expanding team of family lawyers.

We are a highly regarded, niche law firm, specialising exclusively in private family and divorce law.

We are located in attractive offices in a converted barn complex on the outskirts of Faringdon, with good bus links to both Oxford and Swindon.

Start date: Summer 2026

Term: Permanent
Working hours: Preferably full time (37.5 hours), but part-time/flexible will be considered

Qualifications: 3 “A” levels or equivalent/CILEX level 3

Would suit apprentice CILEX or equivalent.

Experience/skills: Excellent communication skills and telephone manner

Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure

Ability to work alone and with team members

Highly literate and numerate with the ability to read and assimilate complex written information

Excellent attention to detail and ability to proof-read

Proficiency in typing

Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft applications including Word and Excel

Previous office experience desirable

Previous experience of family law within a privately funded department desirable.

Job Description

This is a central support role assisting fee-earners and will require some independent work and initiative and the ability to work under pressure. Opportunities for further training/qualifications.
Administrative duties will include:
• File opening/closing/data input/checking ledger balances
• Keeping electronic client files up to date/electronically filing letters/documents/organising filing
• Preparing documentation/court bundles using document management bundling system
• Preparing bills
• Answering the telephone, dealing with basic client enquiries, booking appointments
• Meeting and greeting clients, making tea and coffee for client meetings
• Liaising with the court and counsel’s clerks
• Organising fee earners’ diaries and ensuring key dates are rec

How to apply

Please apply with CV, covering letter, and short (no more than 60 seconds) video file, explaining why
you want to apply to SLS – all applications to be addressed to:
Jane Aizlewood
Director
Selby Lowndes Family Solicitors
3 Ram Court
Wicklesham Lodge
Faringdon
Oxfordshire, SN7 7PN
Email: jane@slsfamilylaw.co.uk (please mark your e mail (APPLICATION FOR LEGAL ASSISTANT)
Closing date for applications: 12 May 2026
First interviews to be held w/c 25 May 2026

Post expires at 1:00am on Wednesday May 13th, 2026 1:00am