Vacancy Description:
Legal Secretary – Family Department
Location:
Atherton Office
Hours:
9.00 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)
Salary:
Negotiable depending upon experience.
We have a vacancy for a Legal Secretary to work in our Family Department at our Atherton Office. Ongoing training, guidance, and support from the team are provided.
Job Role
Duties
* Providing full secretarial assistance to a solicitor
* Some audio typing; ability to work under instruction is an advantage
* Arranging appointments and meetings
* Telephone contact with clients and outside agencies
* Diary management
* Database work
Skills Required
* Experience in family law at secretarial level
* Excellent typing ability
* Excellent IT skills
* Excellent telephone manner
* Excellent organisational skills
* Attention to detail (accuracy essential)
* Good communication skills
* Ability to work well within a team
* Friendly and professional manner
Firm Details
The traditions and values that established Russell & Russell as an early pioneer of legal services continue today. We provide friendly, professional advice in a manner akin to a traditional high street law firm, blended with a 21st-century approach. We are Lexcel, CQS, WIQS accredited.
The practice has 200 people across nine offices in the North West, including Bolton, Atherton, Bury, Chester, Farnworth, Horwich, Middleton, and Westhoughton. While regional, many departments service clients throughout England and Wales.
We hold various industry-related accreditations, notably the Lexcel Practice Management Standard.
Website: http://www.russellrussell.co.uk
What We Offer
* Competitive salary
* Pension scheme
* Attendance bonus
* Workplace nursery scheme
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
* Birthday holiday
* Northern Rail discount scheme
* Cycle2Work scheme
* Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
* Discounted services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
* Staff Introduction Scheme (Refer a successful applicant and receive £500)
* Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes
* Dress down once a month (linked to a charity)
* Annual Christmas Party & Events
* Charity fundraisers
Training & Development
* Training and development opportunities
* Internal workshops
* Compliance webinars
To apply, please complete the application form and attach your CV via the link below.
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