Family Legal Secretary

Confidential; Barnsley; Sur place; GBP 21 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Confidential in Barnsley is seeking an experienced Family Legal Secretary to join its busy Family Law team. The role involves providing day-to-day secretarial and administrative support across a varied Family Law caseload.

You will work alongside seasoned Family Solicitors, handling correspondence, document preparation, diary management and client liaison. The ideal candidate has prior Family Law secretarial experience, strong typing and excellent attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant in Family Law.
• Good knowledge of Family Law terminology and procedures.
• Strong typing, administration and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise a heavy workload.
• Professional and client-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsabilités

• Provide day-to-day secretarial support to Family Solicitors.
• Prepare and format legal correspondence and documents.
• Type letters, statements, applications and other documents.
• Manage diaries, appointments and deadlines.
• Open and maintain client files.
• Liaise with clients, solicitors, barristers, courts and third parties.
• Handle calls and emails and respond to client queries professionally.
• Assist with administration of Family Law matters, including divorce and financial issues.
• Support solicitors with general administrative tasks and case management.

Connaissances

Family law experience

Typing

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Client communication

Deadline management

Description du poste

Family Legal Secretary

Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday

A well-established law firm in Barnsley is looking to recruit an experienced Family Legal Secretary to join its busy Family Law team.

This is a great opportunity for a Legal Secretary, Family Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant with previous experience in Family Law who is looking to join a supportive and established team.

The Role

Working alongside experienced Family Solicitors, you will provide day to day secretarial and administrative support across a varied Family Law caseload.

• Providing legal secretarial support to Family Solicitors.
• Preparing and formatting legal correspondence and documentation.
• Typing letters, statements, applications and other legal documents.
• Managing diaries, appointments and deadlines.
• Opening and maintaining client files.
• Liaising with Clients, Solicitors, Barristers, courts and other third parties.
• Handling incoming calls and emails and dealing with client queries professionally.
• Assisting with the administration of Family Law matters, including divorce, financial matters and private children work.
• Supporting Solicitors with general administrative tasks and case management.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant within Family Law.
• Good knowledge of Family Law terminology and procedures.
• Strong typing, administration and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage deadlines and prioritise a busy workload.
• A professional and client focused approach.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Experience within a Family Law department is preferred, although candidates with strong legal secretarial experience and an interest in Family Law will also be considered.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent Family Legal Secretary position in Barnsley.
• Established and supportive Family Law team.
• Varied workload and regular client contact.
• Opportunity to develop your legal secretarial experience.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Friendly and professional working environment.

If you are an experienced Family Legal Secretary, Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Barnsley or South Yorkshire, this could be an excellent opportunity to join an established legal team.