Description
Exciting Opportunity at Judge and Priestley Solicitors LLP
Our Values
Expert -We will invest in the continual development of our people, team and also technology to ensure that we continue to be experts in all that we do.
Professional- We are accountable to our clients, colleagues, and all those with whom we engage to ensure that we are open, transparent and act with integrity in all that we do.
Friendly - Whilst at all times being professional, we will ensure that we are approachable and seek to put those with whom we deal, at ease in their dealings with us.
Are you an organised, proactive and experienced Legal Secretary with a passion for supporting a busy Family Law team? Looking to join a friendly, professional, and growing department in our Bromley office where your skills will make a real impact? Then read on!
Key Responsibilities
* Provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to solicitors in the Family Department.
* Prepare, type, and format legal documents and correspondence (audio and copy typing).
* Manage client interactions professionally, both in person and over the phone, ensuring excellent client care.
* Maintain and organise client files, including opening, closing, and archiving both digital and paper files.
* Assist with monthly billing, accounts requisitions, and statements of account.
* Prepare and collate court bundles, briefs, and supporting documentation for hearings.
* Schedule and coordinate meetings with clients, counsel, and experts.
* Handle incoming and outgoing post, scanning, and diary management for court dates and directions.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Strong IT skills with proficiency in MS Office and audio typing (approx. 70 wpm).
* Excellent organisational and time management abilities with a keen eye for detail.
* Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Familiarity with family law processes, forms, and terminology (desirable).
* Experience with case management systems (Visual Files and SOS preferred).
* Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
Benefits
Profit Share Scheme
We want all our employees to have a share in the success of the firm. This non contractual bonus is paid in June based on the profit from the previous financial year.
Volunteer Sabbatical
We offer our employees up to 2 days paid leave a year to contribute towards our CSR efforts.
Long Service Awards
We recognise long service through special lunches, extra time off and a monetary reward.
Wellbeing - Worklife Central
This multi-format programme covers four main topic areas: Careers, Families, Wellbeing and Inclusion. Support and resources are available through a wide range of online live talks, support groups and workshops, long and short-form videos accessible on demand and a library of articles, blogs and podcasts.
Private Healthcare
You’ll have access to private medical insurance.
Medicash
You will be enrolled into our scheme which provides cashback on a range of health services.
Pension
All employees are entitled to join our auto enrolment pension scheme. You will be enrolled in the pension after 3 months of employment dependent on age and salary.
Generous & Flexible Annual leave
We have a minimum of 25 days across the firm and you will receive an additional day’s holiday after every completed year of service to a total maximum of 30 days. You are also able to carry over up top 5 days of unused holiday entitlement.
Birthday off
If your birthday falls on a working day, you can have that day off as an extra day’s leave.
Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave
We include family friendly policies when after two years’ service you will be eligible for our enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
Death in Service Insurance
All employees will be entitled to 2 x salary.
Legal Fees
After one years’ service, you will be entitled to a contribution towards legal fees.
Recruitment Incentive
We offer up to £2,000 (dependent on level of seniority) referral bonus to say thank you for introducing a job candidate that becomes employed by J&P and passes their probation.
Season Ticket Loan
After probation, you are entitled to apply for an interest free advance for a season ticket to use public transport to reach your place of work.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Allows you to make a saving of 25% - 39% on the retail price of a bike.
We are a Legal 200 leading regional law firm, serving a wide range of commercial and private clients across London and the surrounding counties, from our Head Office in Bromley. Established since 1889, we’ve come a long way and today we are a modern, progressive practice, proud of our record on diversity and inclusion and reputation for training and promoting staff from within the business.
At Judge & Priestley, we invest in our expertise. We recruit the best people and we are proud to retain them. Our teams have access to the latest resources and the continuing professional development opportunities they need to remain at the forefront of commercial legal practice.