Family Legal Secretary

Sellick Partnership; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Legal 500 ranked firm in Reading is seeking a Family Legal Secretary to provide full secretarial support to its family law team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in family law, excellent interpersonal skills, and the capability to manage multiple tasks in a busy office environment. This role offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, along with opportunities for career advancement within an award-winning firm.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Proven background as a legal secretary, preferably in family law.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, highly organised, and strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with legal software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full secretarial support to a high-volume family law team.
• Organise and maintain solicitors' schedules and manage diaries.
• Communicate professionally with clients and assist with court paperwork.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Client communication

Teamwork

Education

Experience as a legal secretary

Tools

Legal software

Job description

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We are currently working with a Legal 500 ranked firm in Reading that is looking for a Family Legal Secretary to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to join an award-winning and supportive firm.

Your responsibilities will include:

Deliver full secretarial support to a high-volume family law team, ensuring smooth daily operations.

Organise and maintain solicitors' schedules by arranging appointments, meetings, and managing diaries.

Accurately transcribe and type legal documents, correspondence, and detailed reports.

Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients, providing outstanding client support.

Assist with administrative duties such as preparing court paperwork and completing legal forms.

Contribute to the effective functioning of the family law department by supporting team activities.

Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive client information and legal issues.

The successful candidate:

Proven background as a legal secretary, preferably supporting a family law practice.

Excellent interpersonal skills with a caring and understanding approach when dealing with clients.

Highly organised with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Experienced in typing from audio recordings and copying documents with precision.

Skilled at managing schedules and arranging appointments in a busy office setting.

Works well within a team environment, demonstrating initiative and a positive mindset.

Familiarity with current legal software is preferred.

In exchange, the firm is willing to offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package as well as opportunities for career progression.

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For more information, contact Faith Kelly at Sellick Partnership, or apply within.

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