Family Legal Secretary

Additional Resources; Bridport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established legal firm in Bridport is seeking a Family Legal Secretary / Paralegal to provide essential administrative support in the family department. Responsibilities include managing client files, assisting with court bundles, and arranging events. The ideal candidate has previous experience in a similar role and strong organizational and communication skills. This full-time role offers a minimum salary of GBP25,000 and benefits.

Qualifications

• Previously worked as a Family Secretary, Paralegal, Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant or in a similar role.
• Prior experience in a family law setting.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office with strong IT and telephone skills.
• Strong proof-reading skills with attention to accuracy.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Offering administrative support to fee earners, including file maintenance and preparation of legal documents.
• Assisting in the preparation of bundles for Court, Counsel, and experts.
• Handling client enquiries and maintaining comprehensive client files.
• Arranging attendance at conferences, hearings, and events.
• Managing the firm’s archiving process.

Skills

Administrative support

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proof-reading

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Family Legal Secretary / Paralegal to join a well-established legal firm based in Bridport, known for its professional and supportive working environment.

As a Family Legal Secretary / Paralegal, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to fee earners, assisting with paralegal tasks, and ensuring the smooth operation of case management within the family department.

This full-time role offers a minimum salary of GBP25,000 and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

• Offering administrative support to fee earners, including file maintenance and preparation of legal documents.
• Assisting in the preparation of bundles for Court, Counsel, and experts.
• Handling client enquiries and maintaining comprehensive client files.
• Arranging attendance at conferences, hearings, and other relevant events.
• Managing the firm s archiving process.
• Ensuring adherence to internal file opening and closing procedures, both electronically and manually.

What we are looking for:

• Previously worked as a Family Secretary, Paralegal, Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant or in a similar role.
• Prior experience in a family law setting.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office with strong IT, telephone, and communication skills.
• Strong proof-reading skills with attention to accuracy and consistency.
• Excellent organisational skills.

This is a great opportunity for a Family Legal Secretary to join a supportive and dynamic team, providing vital services within the family law sector.

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