Family Legal Secretary

Additional Resources; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established legal firm in Bridport is seeking a Family Legal Secretary / Paralegal. In this full-time position, you will provide essential administrative support, manage legal documents, and ensure case management runs smoothly. Ideal candidates should possess experience in family law and strong IT and communication skills. A minimum salary of £25,000 is offered along with benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Family Secretary, Paralegal, Legal Secretary, or similar role.
• Prior experience in a family law setting.
• Strong IT, telephone, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to fee earners.
• Prepare bundles for Court, Counsel, and experts.
• Handle client inquiries and maintain client files.
• Arrange attendance at conferences and hearings.

Skills

Family law knowledge

Microsoft Office skills

Communication skills

Proofreading

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

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 £25,000 and benefits.

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 other relevant events.
• Managing the firm's archiving process.
• Ensuring adherence to internal file opening and closing procedures, both electronically and manually.

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, 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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