Family Legal Secretary

Douglas Scott; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm is seeking a Family Legal Secretary to join their West Bromwich office. This role requires handling client communications, managing diaries, and ensuring compliance with office procedures. With a modern work environment and opportunities for progression, it is ideal for those experienced in Family law support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Pension contributions

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience supporting partners in a Family department is required.
• Ability to manage diaries and handle client calls essential.
• Proficiency in electronic filing and compliance with office procedures.

Responsibilities

• Type from digital dictation and handle electronic filing.
• Manage appointment diaries for Fee Earners.
• Assist clients and maintain office compliance.

Skills

Digital dictation

Client communication

Appointment management

Filing

Legal aid management

Education

Experience as a Legal Secretary

Job description

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Family Legal Secretary

Location and Salary:

• Oldbury – £25,000 - £30,000
• West Bromwich – £24,000 - £30,000

Family - Legal Secretary - Hybrid

I’m delighted to be working with a top high street firm in West Bromwich, who have been a client of ours for many years and are currently experiencing a period of growth and expansion. They are keen to add a Family Legal Secretary to their team in West Bromwich. Ideally, they are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary with experience supporting partners and fee earners in a Family department.

The role is based in modern, well-equipped offices, close to local commuter links, with onsite parking. This position suits an experienced Family department Legal Secretary able to commute to West Bromwich.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Type from digital dictation or copy typing as required.
2. Perform electronic filing as needed.
3. Handle incoming and outgoing calls from clients, Counsel, experts, and third parties.
4. Maintain appointment diaries for Fee Earners or Senior Members of the team.
5. Meet and assist clients and visitors to the office as appropriate.
6. Ensure compliance with all office procedures as per the Practice Manual and any updates.
7. Manage CCMS legal aid matters and applications.
8. Process fee notes and invoices from experts.
9. Perform any other duties as required.

This leading firm offers excellent opportunities for progression and development, with a competitive salary, holiday package (25 days), pension contributions, and training.

If you are interested in this Family Legal Secretary role in West Bromwich, please apply directly or contact me for a confidential discussion today.