Overview
We are currently working with a well-established law firm that is looking to recruit a Family Law Legal Secretary to support its busy Family department. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and professional legal secretary to join a supportive legal team, providing high-quality administrative and secretarial support to experienced fee earners while ensuring excellent client care throughout the process.
The Role
As a Family Law Legal Secretary, you will provide efficient administrative and secretarial support to fee earners within the Family team, helping ensure matters progress smoothly and clients receive a high standard of service.
To be considered for the role, youll require the following essentials:
* Previous experience in a legal secretarial or legal support role, ideally within Family Law.
* Fast and accurate typing skills with strong attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with clients and colleagues.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and experience using legal case management systems.
* A professional, discreet, and empathetic approach when handling sensitive client matters.
* Audio and copy typing of correspondence, legal documents, and forms.
* Assisting with the preparation Court bundles.
* Carrying out the allocated duties in a professional and efficient manner.
* Producing accurate documents, letters, and forms on behalf of fee earners and senior members of the department.
* Managing diaries and scheduling client appointments, ensuring documentation is prepared in advance of meetings.
* Opening and closing client files, maintaining records.
* Filing, scanning, photocopying, and maintaining both electronic and physical client records within the case management system.
* Managing outgoing post and assisting with general file administration.
* Liaising professionally with clients, courts and third parties via telephone, email, and correspondence.
* Handling initial client enquiries and supporting the team with updates on matters where appropriate.
Note: The following statements are provided for context about the recruitment agency and are not part of the role responsibilities.
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