Part time Legal Secretary

Quality Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading employment agency in the UK is seeking a proactive Legal Secretary to provide administrative support specializing in family and employment law. The ideal candidate should have strong legal secretarial experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage client interactions efficiently. This part-time position in Milton Keynes offers flexibility in hours and requires audio typing and document preparation. Competitive salary pro-rated for part-time hours is offered.

Qualifications

• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office 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.

Responsibilities

• Typing and drafting legal documents including contracts and court forms.
• Audio typing (essential).
• Managing diaries and scheduling appointments.
• Liaising with clients in person, by phone, and via email.
• Organising and maintaining client files.

Skills

Strong computer literacy

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

High level of organisation

Attention to detail

Professionalism and discretion

Prior experience in a legal secretarial role

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Legal case management software

Job description

Legal Secretary Family, Employment & Litigation
Location: Milton Keynes MK11
Hours: Part-time hours 3 days a week - could be school hours for the right candidate
Salary: GBP25,000 - GBP30,000 will be pro rata d 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

Document Preparation

• 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

Administrative Support

• 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

Client Interaction

• Liaising with clients in person, by phone, and via email
• Providing updates and managing enquiries professionally and efficiently

Case Management

• Organising and maintaining client files
• Updating case management systems
• Preparing and collating bundles for court

Office Duties

• Photocopying, scanning, filing
• Opening and closing files

Court & Litigation Support

• 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

Quality Personnel acting as an Employment Agency & Business (rated as one of the top 3 Agencies in Milton Keynes for the 6th year running!).

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