Family Legal Secretary

LR Legal Recruitment; Luton; Presencial; GBP 27 000 - 33 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

LR Legal Recruitment is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join a busy Public Family team in Luton (LU1). Your role will involve typing, document production, and preparing Legal Aid applications in a client-focused environment.

The position is full-time and office-based, with typical hours 09:00–17:30, Monday to Friday. Ideal candidates will have prior Public Family experience and strong IT skills in MS Office and case management systems.

Qualificações

• Must have experience as a Legal Secretary in a law firm’s Public Family team.
• Strong typing and document production, ideally 50 wpm.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Audio and copy typing of legal documents, reports and correspondence.
• Prepare Public Family documentation including Legal Aid applications and attendance notes.
• Assist with Legal Aid billing and cost recovery.
• Prepare court bundles and maintain accurate case files.
• Manage correspondence, calls, diaries and court deadlines.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts and third parties.

Conhecimentos

Typing 50wpm

Audio dictation

MS Office

Organisational skills

Client care

Ferramentas

Case management systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Legal Secretary - Public Family | Luton (LU1) | up to £30k | office-based

We are working with a respected law firm in Luton who are looking to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary to join their busy Public Family team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous public family experience within a law firm who enjoys providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support in a client-focused environment.

The Role

Working closely with solicitors within the Public Family team, your responsibilities will include:

• Audio and copy typing legal documents, reports and correspondence.
• Preparing public family documentation, including Legal Aid applications, Part 25 applications and attendance notes.
• Assisting with Legal Aid billing and cost recovery.
• Preparing court bundles and maintaining accurate case files.
• Managing correspondence, telephone calls, diaries, appointments and court deadlines.
• Liaising professionally with clients, courts and other third parties.
• Ensuring files and documentation are maintained in line with relevant procedures and regulatory requirements.

About You

To be considered, you must have previous experience working as a Legal Secretary within a law firm’s Public Family team. You will also have:

• Strong typing and document production skills, ideally with a minimum speed of 50wpm.
• Experience of audio dictation and legal document preparation.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• A professional and friendly manner, with a strong commitment to client care.

This is a full-time, office-based position, working Monday-Friday 09:00 - 17:30.