Public Family Legal Secretary — Office-Based (£30k)

LR Legal Recruitment; Luton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

LR Legal Recruitment in Luton is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join the busy Public Family team. The role focuses on producing accurate legal documents, preparing Legal Aid applications, assisting with billing, and managing court bundles and deadlines.

Working closely with solicitors, you will maintain professional client communication and ensure files meet regulatory standards. This full-time, office-based position runs Monday to Friday, 9:00–17:30.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Secretary in a Public Family team.
• Strong typing and document production, min. 50 wpm.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Audio and copy typing of legal documents, reports and correspondence.
• Preparing public family documentation, including Legal Aid applications.
• Assisting with Legal Aid billing and cost recovery.
• Preparing court bundles and maintaining accurate case files.
• Managing correspondence, telephone calls, diaries and court deadlines.
• Liaising with clients, courts and third parties.
• Ensuring files comply with procedures and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Typing & document production

Attention to detail

Client care

Time management

Professional communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

LR Legal Recruitment in Luton is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join the busy Public Family team. The role focuses on producing accurate legal documents, preparing Legal Aid applications, assisting with billing, and managing court bundles and deadlines.

Working closely with solicitors, you will maintain professional client communication and ensure files meet regulatory standards. This full-time, office-based position runs Monday to Friday, 9:00–17:30.