Overview
My client is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Family Law Secretary/PA to join its friendly and caring Family Law team on a FULL TIME basis. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational skills and a passion for supporting and assisting clients. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of legal processes and providing exceptional service to clients.
Duties:
Preparing correspondence and documents via digital dictation using Leap Case Management system
Assisting and supporting Family Lawyer and performing various administrative duties
Typing legal documents and correspondence
Preparing mail and enclosures for dispatch
Telephone liaison with clients, Courts and third parties
Extensive diary management
Maintaining organised files
Dealing with simple telephone enquiries
Daily filing of paperwork
Opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files
Flexible to cover other legal secretaries
Experience
The successful candidate should have:
* Sound and extensive experience as a Secretary or PA
* Proficiency in using a case management system or document management system
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
* Familiarity with family law practices is advantageous but not essential
* Excellent audio typing skills with attention to detail to ensure accuracy in all documentation
* A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
* You will need to be IT literate, familiar with Excel spreadsheets, able to work as part of a team but also proactively under your own initiative
* Demonstrate excellent phone etiquette when handling incoming calls and liaising with clients or other professionals
Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm
Location: Worthing and Office Based
Salary: Up to £32,000
If you are passionate about family law and possess the required skills, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our clients
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Experience:
* legal secretarial: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person