Job Description
Family Legal Secretary – Walsall
Are you an experienced Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, or Legal Administrator looking for your next opportunity in Family Law?
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established law firm in Walsall seeking a proactive and organised Family Legal Secretarial Assistant to support a Solicitor specialising in Private Family Law matters. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administration, diary management and client communication skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced legal environment.
Experience within a law firm is preferred and knowledge of the Legal Aid Portal would be highly advantageous. Full training will be provided on the firm's Case Management System.
Key Responsibilities
As a Family Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant, your duties will include:
* Typing and preparing file notes, legal correspondence and client letters
* Recording time spent on files for billing and compliance purposes
* Managing the Solicitor's diary and scheduling appointments
* Monitoring court hearing dates and ensuring clients are updated on times, dates and venues
* Assisting with Legal Aid applications and responding to queries via the Legal Aid Portal
* Preparing and organising electronic court bundles for Family Court hearings
* Billing private client files and supporting credit control activities
* Liaising with Barristers, Experts, Courts, clients and third-party professionals
* Providing professional telephone and administrative support
Skills and Experience
You may have experience as a:
* Legal Secretary
* Family Law Secretary
* Legal Assistant
* Legal Administrator
* Legal Support Assistant
* Family Law Legal Secretary
You will ideally possess:
* Previous legal secretarial or legal administration experience
* Excellent typing and document preparation skills
* Strong diary management and organisational abilities
* Confidence communicating with clients and legal professionals
* Good attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workloads
* Experience using the Legal Aid Portal (desirable but not essential)
Employee Benefits
* Competitive salary based on experience
* Pension scheme
* Salary sacrifice pension scheme
* Eligibility to become a beneficiary of the firm's Employee Ownership Trust after 12 months' service
* Training and development opportunities
* Discounted parking permits available at a nearby NCP car park
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Legal Secretary in Walsall, a Family Law Legal Assistant, or a legal administrator seeking a new challenge within a supportive and professional law firm, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV for immediate consideration or contact Rebecca Healey at G2 Legal for more information.
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