Job Title:
Legal Secretary – Family, Employment & Litigation (Part Time)
Location:
Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes
Salary:
Competitive – Dependent on Experience
Permanent | Part-Time:
Either:
3 full days per week, 09:00am – 5:15pm
OR
5 days per week, 09:30am – 2:30pmOverview
Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support to lawyers specialising in Family, Employment and Litigation. This is a key support role within a busy legal team, requiring strong organisation, accuracy and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities
Typing and drafting legal documents, including:
Contracts and agreements
Court forms
Witness statements
Court bundles
Audio typing (essential).
Carry out routine AML checks and prepare relevant compliance paperwork.
Diary management using Outlook.
Answering telephones and managing general correspondence.
Use the court portal to upload and monitor divorce and employment matters.
Assist with file costing and invoice preparation.
Maintain case management systems and organise client files.
Prepare court bundles and case documentation.
Perform general office administration:
Photocopying
Scanning
Filing
File opening and closing
Liaise with court staff and barristers’ clerks.
Communicate with clients in person, by phone and by email.
The Ideal Candidate
Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within family, employment or litigation.
Strong audio typing skills are essential.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and multitask.
High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Strong IT skills, including:
Microsoft Word
Outlook
Excel
Legal case management systems (e.g. Solpak)
Desirable
Prior experience supporting family or employment law teams.
Experience preparing court bundles and legal documentation for hearings