Legal Secretary - Family, Employment & Litigation (Part Time)

ACS Staffing Solutions; Stony Stratford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary specializing in Family, Employment, and Litigation for a part-time position in Stony Stratford. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality administrative support and possess strong audio typing skills, along with excellent communication abilities. Responsibilities include managing legal documents, diary management, routine AML checks, and general office administration. This role requires a high level of professionalism and confidentiality and offers a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within family, employment or litigation.
• Strong audio typing skills are essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and multitask.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Typing and drafting legal documents, including contracts and court forms.
• Carry out routine AML checks and prepare compliance paperwork.
• Diary management using Outlook.
• Answering telephones and managing general correspondence.
• Use the court portal to upload and monitor important matters.
• Assist with file costing and invoice preparation.

Skills

Audio typing

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organisation

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Legal case management systems

Tools

Solpak

Job description

Job Title

Legal Secretary - Family, Employment & Litigation (Part Time)

Location

Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes

Salary

Competitive - Dependent on Experience

Employment Type

Permanent | Part-Time

Working Hours

Either:
3 full days per week, 09:00am - 5:15pm
OR
5 days per week, 09:30am - 2:30pm

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to provide high‑quality administrative and secretarial support to lawyers specialising in Family, Employment and Litigation. This is a key support role within a busy legal team, requiring strong organisation, accuracy and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Typing and drafting legal documents, including:
  • Contracts and agreements
  • Court forms
  • Witness statements
  • Court bundles
  • Audio typing (essential)
• Carry out routine AML checks and prepare relevant compliance paperwork.
• Diary management using Outlook.
• Answering telephones and managing general correspondence.
• Use the court portal to upload and monitor divorce and employment matters.
• Assist with file costing and invoice preparation.
• Maintain case management systems and organise client files.
• Prepare court bundles and case documentation.
• Perform general office administration:
  • Photocopying
  • Scanning
  • Filing
  • File opening and closing
• Liaise with court staff and barristers' clerks.
• Communicate with clients in person, by phone and by email.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within family, employment or litigation.
• Strong audio typing skills are essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and multitask.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Strong IT skills, including:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Outlook
  • Excel
  • Legal case management systems (e.g. Solpak)

Desirable

• Prior experience supporting family or employment law teams.
• Experience preparing court bundles and legal documentation for hearings.