Family legal secretary

Job Information

Job Opening ID ZR_877_JOB

Job Opening Status Vacancy

Legal

Work Experience 1-3 years

City Wickford

Province Essex

Postal Code SS12

Job Description

FAMILY LEGAL SECRETARY

Salary: £28,000 + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Family Legal Secretary looking to join a highly respected and long established law firm?

We are recruiting on behalf of a successful and well established legal practice seeking a professional and organised Family Legal Secretary to support a busy Family Law team in Wickford.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal secretary with a background in Family Law, Divorce, Matrimonial or Private Client matters who enjoys working closely with fee earners and providing exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

As a Family Legal Secretary, you will play a key role in supporting solicitors with a varied caseload of family law matters.

• Audio typing and preparation of legal correspondence and documentation
• Diary management and appointment scheduling
• Opening, closing and maintaining client files
• Liaising with clients in person, by telephone and email
• Managing incoming and outgoing post
• Organising meetings and conference room arrangements
• General administrative support to the Family Law team
• Assisting colleagues and providing support across the office when required
• Maintaining strict confidentiality at all times

What We're Looking For

To be considered, you must have previous experience working as a Legal Secretary within Family Law.

Preferred Experience

• Financial Settlements

Required Skills & Attributes

• Excellent audio typing and keyboard skills
• Strong organisational abilities
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Professional communication skills
• A friendly and client focused approach
• The ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Offer

• Salary of £28,000
• 22 days annual leave
• 2 wellbeing days each year
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year without using annual leave entitlement
• Staff discounts on legal services
• Flexible working arrangements available following successful completion of probation
• Wellbeing Committee initiatives
• Christmas celebrations and regular social events
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Genuine long term career prospects

Apply

This is an opportunity to join a well established legal practice with an outstanding reputation, a strong client base and a commitment to employee wellbeing.

If you are an experienced Family Legal Secretary seeking a stable, professional and rewarding role in Wickford, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Parmar Staffing for a confidential discussion.