Family Legal Secretary
Location: Kenilworth
Salary: Competitive, negotiable and commensurate with experience
About the firm
The firm has been established for over 100 years and is a well‑known, reputable name throughout Coventry and Warwickshire. They enjoy a wealth of repeat business and excellent reviews from satisfied clients, and are highly respected for their STEP, Lexcel and CQS accreditations, Resolution membership and recognition by the Legal 500.
This is the perfect time to join this growing, ever‑evolving law firm. They have recently opened another new office in Warwickshire, made key promotions and invested heavily in technology and their generous benefits package. The firm is committed to employee wellbeing and career development, and maintains a friendly, collaborative, “open door” culture that rewards individual efforts.
What you'll be doing
* Audio, copy typing and drafting of correspondence and legal documents: forms, agreements, deeds, schedules, mediation documents, statements, petitions, file notes, attendance notes and memos.
* Typing of Financial and Children Act Applications.
* Scheduling appointments and managing diaries.
* Dealing with clients in person and over the telephone.
* Communicating with third parties such as counsel, experts and other solicitors.
* Preparing and compiling briefs and enclosures.
* General administration within the Family Law Department.
* Time recording.
* Preparing files for costing, preparing cost schedules for court and producing invoices.
* Providing reception cover when required.
Who we're looking for
* Legal secretarial experience within a family law department.
* Experience of audio typing.
* Experience working for an SRA‑regulated law firm.
What's on offer
This is a full‑time permanent job that is fully office‑based.
Benefits
* 23 days’ annual leave, rising to 28 days with length of service, plus UK bank holidays.
* Birthday off.
* Additional paid leave over the Christmas shut‑down period.
* Full induction training.
* Regular in‑house compliance training.
* Opportunities to participate in charity fundraising activities and events.
* Free or subsidised legal services.
* Company sick pay.
* Long‑service awards.
* Eye care vouchers.
* Free flu jabs.
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
* Holiday purchase scheme.
* Discounts to Merlin Attractions.
A competitive salary will be offered and is commensurate with experience.
Contact
For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment.
About Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment
Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment is a family‑run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham, and the Midlands.
We offer a tailored service to find the right role and cultural fit for candidates, and we never forward a CV to any firm without first gaining consent.
Your Consultant
Tracey is the Owner and Managing Director of Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment. She focuses on an open, consultative, honest approach: offering a prestigious service and guiding candidates throughout the process.
Referral Program
Know anyone who might be interested? We offer generous bonuses up to £500 for successful referrals. Conditions apply – contact us or view our website for details.
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