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: £25,000 - £30,000 – 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