Job Title: Legal Secretary – Notary & Family Law
Location: Cheltenham
Salary: £21,000 – £35,000 pro rata
Contract Type: Part Time 21-28 hours
Currently recruiting an experienced Family Law legal secretary, to join a fast paced and well-established team in their Cheltenham Office
The ideal candidate will have experience working as a legal secretary or similar with a pretence for experience in family law.
The Role
· Preparation of correspondence and legal documents
· Digital dictation, word processing and copy typing with speed and accuracy
· Preparation of electronic Family Court bundles and managing case related deadlines.
· Maintaining fee earner's diaries including computerised diaries; making appointments, arranging meetings.
· Submitting to the notaries bookkeeper monthly accounting data by electronic data transmission.
· Efficient use of case manager systems, including court and accounting/land registry portals.
· Dealing with telephone enquiries.
· Undertaking general office duties; photocopying, emailing, faxing.
· Preparation of mail for dispatch.
· Taking and passing on messages to the appropriate person; taking the initiative to deal with administrative/process enquiries.
· Dealing with web enquiries.
What We're Looking For
· Legal knowledge: understanding of family law and notarial procedures and terminology is essential.
· Secretarial skills: proficient in typing, dictation, document formatting and general office administration.
· Communication skills: excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with clients, colleagues and the court.
· Organisational skills: ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
· IT skills: proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel), and experience with case management systems.
· Professionalism: maintaining confidentiality, discretion, and a professional demeanour with clients and colleagues. Maintaining a smart appearance and dress code appropriate for the role. Punctual and reliance in office attendance.
· Adaptability: willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
· Teamwork: ability to work effectively as a part of a team and collaborate with other
What's On Offer
* Competitive salary of £21,000 – £25,000 pro rata
* 21 – 28 hours per week - Flexible
To Apply
If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career with a progressive firm, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a short covering email outlining your interest in the role.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £22,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 21 – 28 per week
Work Location: In person