Legal Secretary - Family Law

Aspire Jobs; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Ringwood is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support their Family Law team. The role involves managing client correspondence, typing documents, and assisting fee earners. Candidates should have strong legal experience, particularly in Family Law, along with exceptional organizational and communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team.

Benefits

23 days holidays plus bank holidays

Birthday off

1/2 day Christmas shopping

Free parking

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in Family Law as a Legal Secretary is preferred.
• Good work ethic and positive attitude are essential.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Answering telephone calls and managing client correspondence.
• Typing documents from dictation.
• Supporting Fee Earners in file management.

Skills

Strong experience as a Legal Secretary

Exceptional client care

Communication skills

Proficiency with IT and MS Office

Competency with audio typing

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Location: Ringwood

Salary: 24K - 26K dependent on experience

Hours: Office based Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Benefits: 23 days hols + Bank hols, birthday off, 1/2 day Christmas shopping, free parking, pension

Aspire Jobs are delighted to be working in partnership with our professional services client who are a small, friendly and very welcoming firm based in Ringwood. They are urgently looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join their busy Family Law team. The successful Family Law Legal Secretary will provide support to fee earners and partners who are focused on providing a very high-quality legal service to their clients.

The nature of the work undertaken within the department is diverse, engaging and rewarding and this is a fabulous opportunity for someone looking to become an integral member of a supportive and dynamic team.

The role would suit someone with experience of working as a Legal Secretary, especially within Family Law.

Responsibilities

The successful Legal Secretary will:

• Possess strong experience working as a Legal Secretary within Family Law.
• Have a positive attitude and good work ethic.
• Possess exceptional client care and communication skills.
• Be proficient with IT and good working knowledge of MS Office
• Competency with audio typing is essential.
• Be able to manage a varied workload and meet strict deadlines.
• Have strong organisational skills.
• Be self-motivated.
• Have good attention to detail.
• A good sense of humour.

Job Responsibilities

• Answering telephone calls.
• Typing letters, forms and documents from dictation.
• Attending clients on occasion.
• Supporting the Fee Earners in the management of their files.
• Filing.
• Other office administrative tasks as and when required.

This is an interesting and varied role which would provide the right candidate with a great opportunity to contribute to the high levels of service our client aims to provide.