Legal Secretary / Assistant - Family & Litigation

Harwood Recruitment Solutions Limited; Slough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harwood Recruitment Solutions Limited is recruiting for a well established law firm in Slough, seeking a secretary or paralegal with experience to support a friendly and fast-paced Family & Litigation department. This office-based role offers training, development opportunities and a competitive salary.

Responsibilities include assisting Solicitors with a diverse caseload, legal research, document drafting, scheduling meetings and court appearances, and maintaining case files.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a family and litigation department.
• Proven ability to manage confidential information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Solicitors in managing a diverse caseload of family law matters.
• Conduct thorough legal research and prepare relevant documentation for client cases.
• Coordinate and schedule client meetings, court appearances, and other appointments.
• Maintain accurate and organized case files and documents.
• Draft legal correspondence, petitions, and motions.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel professionally and effectively.
• Provide support during trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and assisting with courtroom logistics.
• Stay updated on changes in family law regulations and procedures.

Skills

Legal research

Client communication

Document drafting

Case management

Job description

I am recruiting for a well established, leading Law firm in Slough who is looking for a secretary or paralegal with experience to support a friendly and fast paced Family & Litigation department. This role offers training and development, excellent benefits and competitive salary. This is an office based role, the position could be full or part time for the right person.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Solicitors in managing a diverse caseload of family law matters.
• Conduct thorough legal research and prepare relevant documentation for client cases.
• Coordinate and schedule client meetings, court appearances, and other appointments.
• Maintain accurate and organized case files and documents.
• Draft legal correspondence, petitions, and motions.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel professionally and effectively.
• Provide support during trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and assisting with courtroom logistics.
• Stay updated on changes in family law regulations and procedures.