Job Description
Family Legal Secretary/Assistant
Location: Birmingham
Salary: DOE up to 28k
The Firm
A well-established multiservice law firm with a strong reputation in family law is seeking a proactive and highly organised Family Legal Secretary/assistant to join its busy department. The team undertakes a broad range of private and public family matters and is known for thorough case preparation and attention to detail.
The Role
This is a varied and hands-on role providing direct support to fee earners within the family department. The position offers the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility depending on experience and capability.
Key Responsibilities
* Providing full secretarial and administrative support to solicitors
* Opening new client files and managing compliance procedures
* Booking Counsel, experts and court hearings
* Liaising with clients, Counsel, courts and third parties
* Perusing large volumes of evidence and preparing detailed, comprehensive notes
* Assisting with drafting court documents and correspondence
* Managing diaries and key dates
* Preparing court bundles (electronic and hard copy)
* Depending on experience, attending court to sit behind Counsel and assist during hearings
Skills & Experience
* Previous legal secretarial experience (family law preferred but not essential)
* Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
* Ability to review and summarise complex documents accurately
* Good drafting ability and confident written communication
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems
* Ability to manage competing deadlines in a busy environment
If this is of interest, please get in touch with Rory Brand at Simpson Judge today for a confidential chat.