Family Legal Secretary

Ashville Knight; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established legal practice in Basingstoke is seeking an experienced Family Legal Secretary to provide administrative support within their Family department. The role involves liaising with clients, managing diaries, and assisting with legal documents. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in Family Law and strong organizational skills. Competitive salary ranging from £25,000 to £27,000, along with benefits including pension contributions and holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Pension contributions

Holiday entitlement

Work social events

Qualifications

• Experience in Family Law is ideal.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong client interaction skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to fee earners in the Family department.
• Liaise with clients via phone and email.
• Manage diaries, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings.

Skills

Previous Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant experience

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in using case management systems

Tools

LEAP case management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Family Legal Secretary

Basingstoke

This well-established and highly accredited practice are looking to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Family department.

This role will be to provide secretarial support to fee earners within the Family department. You will be supporting with matters relating to Divorce, Children and Finance matters.

Main duties

• Liaising with clients face to face and assisting via telephone and email.
• Managing diaries, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings for solicitors.
• General team administration including photocopying, faxing, filing and scanning.
• Assisting in preparing court bundles and ensuring compliance with court deadlines.
• Dictation and support in drafting legal letters and documents.
• Using the case management software LEAP.

Desired skills and experience

• Previous Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant experience. Ideally within Family Law.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring seamless client interactions.
• Proficiency in using case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.

What they offer

• Full time in the office Monday to Friday 9am 5:30pm.
• Salary depending on experience: £25,000 - £27,000.
• Pension contributions and holiday entitlement.
• Work Social events.