Legal Secretary - Family Law

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

Job summary

A professional services firm in Ringwood is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Family Law team. This role involves supporting fee earners with administrative tasks, including managing files and client communications. Ideal candidates will possess strong legal experience, particularly in Family Law, and have exceptional organizational and communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity for integration into a supportive team environment.

Benefits

23 days holidays plus bank holidays

Birthday off

1/2 day Christmas shopping

Free parking

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Legal Secretary, especially within Family Law.
• Strong client care and communication skills.
• Proficiency with IT and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Answering telephone calls and managing files.
• Typing letters and documents from dictation.
• Supporting Fee Earners in their work.

Skills

Legal Secretary experience

Client care skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Audio typing

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.