Legal Secretary - Part Time

Quality Personnel; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A law firm in Milton Keynes is looking for a proactive Legal Secretary specializing in family and employment law. You will provide administrative support, including drafting legal documents, managing diaries, and liaising with clients. Strong computer skills and previous experience in a legal role are essential. This part-time position offers flexible hours up to three days a week, with a salary that scales with full-time equivalents. Join this dynamic team to contribute to meaningful legal work.

Qualifications

• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, and legal case management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.
• High level of organisation and attention to detail required.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and discretion with confidential information.
• Prior experience in a legal secretarial role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Typing and drafting legal documents, including contracts and court forms.
• Audio typing is essential for this role.
• Managing diaries and scheduling appointments via Outlook.
• Liaising with clients in person, by phone, and via email.
• Updating case management systems and maintaining client files.

Skills

Strong computer literacy

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

High level of organisation and attention to detail

Professionalism and discretion with confidential information

Prior experience in a legal secretarial role

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Legal case management software

Job description

Legal Secretary – Family, Employment & Litigation

Location: Milton Keynes – MK11

Hours: Part‑time, 3 days a week (could be school hours for the right candidate)

Salary: Full‑time equivalent, pro‑rata to part‑time

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Legal Secretary to provide dedicated administrative and secretarial support to a law firm and team specialising in family and employment law. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong legal secretarial experience who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys varied, meaningful work.

Key Responsibilities

• Typing and drafting legal documents including contracts, agreements, witness statements, court forms, and court bundles
• Audio typing (essential)
• Completing routine AML checks and preparing relevant documentation
• Managing diaries and scheduling appointments via Outlook
• Answering calls and handling general correspondence
• Using the court portal to upload and monitor divorce and employment matters
• Costing files and preparing invoices
• Liaising with clients in person, by phone, and via email
• Providing updates and managing enquiries professionally and efficiently
• Organising and maintaining client files
• Updating case management systems
• Preparing and collating bundles for court
• Photocopying, scanning, filing
• Opening and closing files
• Assisting with case preparation
• Liaising with court staff and barristers' clerks

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office (especially Word), Outlook, Excel, and legal case management software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of organisation and attention to detail
• Professionalism and discretion with confidential information
• Prior experience in a legal secretarial role is essential

Please note due to the volume of applications we receive you will only be contacted if we are progressing your application.