Experienced Legal Secretary – Full Time Position Available
A niche firm specialising in family law is seeking a full-time Legal Secretary to join a busy team. The firm specialises in acting for high net-worth individuals, often dealing with complex international issues. It prides itself on offering a proactive, empathetic, professional, and non-judgmental service, providing bespoke, personalised advice tailored to each client's needs.
Job Description
Job Title: Legal Secretary for Senior Family Law Partner
Job Purpose:
To provide a high-quality secretarial and administrative service to a partner and other fee earners.
Benefits:
A competitive salary (£30,000 - £34,000) depending on experience, plus additional benefits including pension, bonus, free parking, and extra holiday at Christmas.
Main Responsibilities/Duties
Duties include, but are not limited to:
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Full range of secretarial work including audio typing, preparation of legal documents (experience of court forms an advantage), and answering calls.
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Diary management for a busy senior partner.
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Managing financial processes, billing clients, debt collection, and handling billing enquiries.
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Assisting fee-earners with court preparation.
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Liaising with clients professionally and courteously.
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Working under pressure to meet deadlines.
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Photocopying and scanning bundles, disclosure and other documents.
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Regularly maintaining and updating filing systems.
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Preparing and amending attendance notes, letters, presentations, and other documents using Microsoft Office and Document Management Systems (Leap).
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Maintaining confidentiality of clients and contacts at all times.
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Handling incoming and outgoing post duties.
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Greeting clients/visitors and preparing refreshments.
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Assisting with general office administration.
Desirable Skills/Attributes
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Legal secretarial experience, preferably in family law but not essential.
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Ability to work independently with initiative, discretion, and confidentiality.
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Good organisational skills with a flexible, pragmatic, and problem-solving approach.
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Professional presentation and strong client handling skills.
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Proficiency in MS Office packages, including BigHand, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
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Excellent attention to detail with effective oral and written communication skills.
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A collaborative team member with the ability to build relationships quickly and communicate effectively