Legal Secretary

JS Legal Recruitment Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Chelmsford is seeking an experienced Family Care Legal Secretary to support three fee earners. You will manage diaries, screen communications, and prepare trial bundles. Key skills include fast and accurate typing, strong IT proficiency, and excellent communication. This role offers a pleasant working environment with hours from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Family Care Legal Secretary.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Experience with case management and digital audio systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide full secretarial support to fee earners.
• Manage diaries and screen communications.
• Prepare trial bundles and handle general administration.

Skills

Fast and accurate typing skills

Strong IT Skills

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Case management systems

Job description

Overview

Our client an accredited Top Legal 500 multi- office firm of solicitors have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Family Care Legal Secretary to join their Family care Department based in Chelmsford. You will be providing support to three Fee Earners in a fast moving client focused environment.

This is a varied role that would suit someone who enjoys working in a fast paced environment and thrives under pressure.

The Role

• You will provide full secretarial support to three fee Earners
• Manage diaries
• Screen e-mails, telephone calls and post
• Open and closing files
• Audio typing Using digital dictation, Drafting letters and responses with minimal supervision
• Meeting with clients taking notes
• Support Fee Earners with the preparation of bills
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, courts
• Dealing with Child care , Divorce, Separation, Co-Habitation, Finances ,Civil partnerships
• Preparation of trial bundles
• General administration ,including filing ,photocopying, faxing and scanning

About You

• Ideally You will be an experienced Family Care Legal Secretary
• Fast and accurate typing skills including digital audio systems
• Experience with case management
• Strong IT Skills including Microsoft Word, Excel ,Outlook , previous experience using case management systems
• Able to work on your own initiative
• You will have a positive manner in dealing with clients
• Excellent communication skills and a sympathetic ear
• Hours Monday to Friday 9am- 5.30pm
• Pleasant working environment

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