Legal Secretary

2i Recruit Ltd; Camberley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable firm is seeking a Legal Secretary with experience in Family Law to support their busy team. This position offers an opportunity to advance in a professional environment alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a pension and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Support Staff Bonus

Free car parking

Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

25 days holiday

Additional day for Christmas closure

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Secretary in Family Law highly desirable.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to family law solicitors.
• Draft and prepare family law-related documents.
• Manage case files and client communication.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Client care

Education

Experience as a Legal Secretary

Knowledge of family law processes

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal software

Job description

Our client is seeking a Legal Secretary with experience in Family Law to provide support to their busy Family Law team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in family legal matters to further their career in a reputable firm, with a competitive salary package on offer.

Company Benefits:

• Support Staff Bonus.
• Free car parking.
• Comprehensive benefits package including a pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, 25 days holiday plus an additional day for Christmas closure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to family law solicitors and other legal professionals.
• Draft and prepare family law-related documents such as divorce petitions, child custody agreements, prenuptial agreements, and court bundles.
• Manage and organise case files, ensuring all documents are properly filed and easily accessible.
• Liaise with clients and third parties, managing communication and ensuring a high level of client care.
• Arrange meetings, appointments, and court hearings for the team, ensuring all parties are well informed.
• Assist in the preparation of legal documents for family law cases, including the preparation of statements and court applications.
• Handle client enquiries, managing a professional and empathetic response.
• Maintain accurate billing and time-keeping records for legal staff.
• Support with other administrative duties as required.

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally in Family Law, is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of family law processes, terminology, and documentation.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks efficiently.
• Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy when drafting and proofreading legal documents.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal software.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential client information with discretion.
• A compassionate and professional approach to client interactions.

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.

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