Legal Secretary / Assistant - Family & Litigation

Confidential; Slough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Slough is seeking an experienced secretary or paralegal to support a busy Family & Litigation department. The role is office-based offering training, development, and a competitive salary.

You will assist Solicitors with caseloads, conduct legal research, draft documents, and coordinate meetings and court appearances in a fast-paced environment. Full or part-time options may be available for the right person.

Qualifications

• Experience in family law or litigation is advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• 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

Case management

Documentation

Client communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

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.