Legal Assistant/ Legal Secretary - Private Family Law
Location: Leamington Spa town centre
Salary: Negotiable, commensurate with experience
About the Firm
This is a very well-established, well-regarded law practice, who have steadily grown their office network over the years, including the acquisition of two smaller well-established local firms over the past four years. They have a great regional presence and a enjoy a high volume of referrals and repeat business from a loyal client following.
The firm’s accreditations include the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme, Children Law, and Lexcel. The firm are also recognised by the Legal 500.
What you’ll be doing:
Supporting the Private Family team with secretarial and administrative duties
Dealing with incoming post
Handling initial new client enquiries, allocating them to the relevant fee earners
Dealing with clients’ calls and liaising with Fee Earners
Diary management for the Family team and booking appointments for clients
Conducting conflict checks on new clients
Preparation of legal documents and correspondence
Preparing case files for Court hearingsWho we’re looking for:
Suitable candidates will have:
At least two years’ experience working as a legal secretary within private practice
Previous, recent Private Family Law experience (preferred but not essential)
Proficiency in Outlook and Word
Experience of using legal case management systems
The ability to use initiative when dealing with existing or potential clients
A calm, professional manner and the ability to handle challenging situations with empathy and professionalism
The ability to work well as part of a teamWhat’s on offer:
This is a permanent job which will be fully office-based, working 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (35 hours per week)
Comprehensive Benefits Package including:
23 days’ holiday, rising to 27 with length of service, plus UK bank holidays
2 extra days’ paid leave over Christmas which doesn’t have to be retained from your entitlement
Your birthday off (from year two)
Holiday buy/sell scheme (up to 5 additional days)
Enhanced company sick pay scheme
Pension scheme
Discounted legal fees
Simply Health plan and Virtual GP access
Life assurance 3x salary
Full induction and ongoing training and development
Supportive, collaborative team culture
Community involvement and charity events
Technical and personal skills training
Funeral concierge
Employee assistance programme
Bereavement and probate helplineNote: Salary is negotiable and will be wholly commensurate with experience. All information provided above is accurate to the best of our knowledge.
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For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment
About Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment
Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands.
We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent.
About Your Consultant
Tracey is the Owner and Managing Director of Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service – the way she believes recruitment should be!
Tracey’s passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it’s stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey’s experience and expertise.
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