Job Description
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Legal Secretary to join a well-established top ranked Legal 500 firm of solicitors Tamworth.
This Family Legal Secretary role will require you to provide crucial support to the Divorce and Finances team – the role will be busy but varied!
Key Responsibilities
* Provide a full range of secretarial duties including:
o Audio and copy typing
o Word processing
o File opening and filing
o Time recording and completion of basic legal forms
* Attend to clients, take telephone messages and bring important matters to lawyers’ attention
* Make telephone calls to clients and other contacts, providing information or taking appropriate action without reference to lawyers
* Understand and assist with basic accounts procedures and complete relevant accounts documents
* Work on your own initiative to progress standard fee-earning work
* Carry out any other duties reasonably required by the Divorce and Finance Lawyers
Skills & Experience
* Proven fast and accurate keyboard and IT skills
* Understanding of basic legal practice relevant to the Divorce and Finance department
* Excellent communication and organisation skills
* Ability to deal sensitively with bereaved or distressed clients
* Ability to work collaboratively with other staff while under direction of lawyers
Benefits
* Company pension scheme
* 20 days’ annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 25 days after one year of service, with the option to take additional unpaid leave
* Free onsite parking
* Opportunity to work in a supportive team within a highly regarded law firm.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Legal Secretary to develop their career in family law while providing essential support to a busy and professional Divorce and Finance team. To hear more about this Family Legal Secretary role please contact Rebecca Healey or apply online.
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