Job Description
Our client is looking for a Family Paralegal / Secretary
Client Details
A leading law firm with a great reputation
Description
To support the family law department by delivering an accurate, high quality, on time service to clients and support to internal staff members in relation to printed output, telephone and email handling and face-to-face contact.
To provide general secretarial, administrative and client support primarily in the area of family law, supporting the solicitors in the family law department.
To provide holiday cover and other assistance for other members of the support team across all departments as needed.
To assist with office administration duties supporting the Practice Manager as needed.
To effectively use the case management system in production of legal documents and letters.
To follow office administrative procedures to ensure smooth and reliable flow of work through the office.
Profile
Qualified to degree level, or substantial equivalent work experience.
Computer literate - MS Word, Excel, Internet, email.
Audio typing and touch typing.
Numerate.
Pleasant and outgoing manner with the public, both on the phone and face to face, and good verbal and written communication skills.
Legal secretarial experience, ideally within family law, would be an advantage
Knowledge of Sheriff Court and Court of Session procedures would be an advantage.
Job Offer
A competitive salary up to 40k plus and superb benefits