Legal Secretary or Assistant in Family/Litigation

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm of solicitors is seeking a Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant to support their Family and Litigation Department in Slough. The role requires at least 1 year of experience in a similar environment, along with strong organizational skills and attention to detail. The successful candidate will assist solicitors, manage diaries, and handle various administrative tasks, contributing to the efficient operation of the department.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in a family or litigation Law Department.
• Strong desire to learn and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

• Assisting solicitors in the Family and Litigation department.
• Diary Management and Audio typing.
• Liaising with Clients and other parties.

Skills

Organised

Adaptable

Attention to Detail

IT Competent

Excellent Timekeeping

Job description

Due to ongoing expansion, my client is currently looking to recruit a Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant to join their Family and Litigation Department in Slough, Berkshire.

My client is a leading firm of solicitors with 70+ employees across several offices covering the home counties and London.

It is desired that the successful candidate will have experience in working in either a litigation or family department and have the experience and desire to assist the department.

The ideal candidate for this role must have the following:

• 1+ years’ experience of working in a family or litigation Law Department
• a strong desire to learn
• enthusiastic and ambitious
• hardworking
• organised
• adaptable and accommodating
• a smart and tidy appearance
• excellent attention to detail
• IT competent
• Excellent timekeeping and attendance
  
  

The successful Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant will undertake duties including but not limited to:

• Assisting solicitors in the Family and Litigation department
• Creating bundles
• Typing correspondence
• Diary Management
• Audio typing & word processing through Digital Dictation
• Administrative duties
• Filing
• Photocopying
• Assisting other members of the department as required
• Presentation of correspondence and documents
• Liaising with Clients and other parties
• Covering reception during holiday
• Opening and scanning post
  
  

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.