Family Legal Secretary

Additional Resources Ltd.; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal practice is seeking a qualified Legal Secretary to provide essential support to the Family & Childcare team. You will be responsible for managing documentation, appointment scheduling, and client interactions. Ideal candidates will have experience in legal administration and strong organisational skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £27,000 along with benefits such as a pension scheme and ongoing training.

Benefits

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Annual leave starting at 23 days plus bank holidays

Optional healthcare coverage

Ongoing training and professional development

Mentorship and supportive supervision

Social events and additional employee perks

Qualifications

• Experience as a legal secretary or in a similar administrative role, ideally within family or childcare law.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Fast and accurate typing skills with excellent spelling and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Typing from digital dictation and managing electronic documentation.
• Managing appointment diaries for fee earners and senior team members.
• Handling telephone calls with clients, counsel, experts, and other third parties.
• Supporting legal aid matters and applications, including CCMS processes.
• Actioning fee notes and processing expert invoices.
• Maintaining compliance with office procedures and practice manuals.
• Assisting with client visits and general office administration.

Skills

Organisational skills

Fast and accurate typing skills

Attention to detail

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Secretary to join a prominent legal practice, known for its professional and supportive working environment.

As a Legal Secretary, you will provide crucial support to the Family & Childcare team, ensuring efficient office operations and client interactions. This full-time role offers a salary of £27,000 and benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Typing from digital dictation and managing electronic documentation.
• Managing appointment diaries for fee earners and senior team members.
• Handling telephone calls with clients, counsel, experts, and other third parties.
• Supporting legal aid matters and applications, including CCMS processes.
• Actioning fee notes and processing expert invoices.
• Maintaining compliance with office procedures and practice manuals.
• Assisting with client visits and general office administration.

Requirements:

• Previously worked as a Family Secretary, Family Legal Secretary, Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant, Legal Clerk or in a similar role.
• Experience as a legal secretary or in a similar administrative role, ideally within family or childcare law.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Fast and accurate typing skills with excellent spelling and attention to detail.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme with employer contribution
• Annual leave starting at 23 days plus bank holidays
• Optional healthcare coverage
• Modern, paperless office with advanced IT systems
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Mentorship, supportive supervision, and annual appraisals
• Social events and additional employee perks

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