Vacancy Description: Legal Secretary – Family Department
Location: Atherton Office
Hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)
Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience.
We have a vacancy for a Legal Secretary to work in our Family Department at our Atherton Office. Ongoing training, guidance, and support from the team are provided.
Job Role Duties Providing full secretarial assistance to a solicitor
Some audio typing; ability to work under instruction is an advantage
Arranging appointments and meetings
Telephone contact with clients and outside agencies
Diary management
Database work
Skills Required Experience in family law at secretarial level
Excellent typing ability
Excellent IT skills
Excellent telephone manner
Excellent organisational skills
Attention to detail (accuracy essential)
Good communication skills
Ability to work well within a team
Friendly and professional manner
Firm Details The traditions and values that established Russell & Russell as an early pioneer of legal services continue today. We provide friendly, professional advice in a manner akin to a traditional high street law firm, blended with a 21st-century approach. We are Lexcel, CQS, WIQS accredited.
The practice has 200 people across nine offices in the North West, including Bolton, Atherton, Bury, Chester, Farnworth, Horwich, Middleton, and Westhoughton. While regional, many departments service clients throughout England and Wales.
We hold various industry-related accreditations, notably the Lexcel Practice Management Standard.
Website: http://www.russellrussell.co.uk
What We Offer Competitive salary
Pension scheme
Attendance bonus
Workplace nursery scheme
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
Birthday holiday
Northern Rail discount scheme
Cycle2Work scheme
Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
Discounted services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
Staff Introduction Scheme (Refer a successful applicant and receive £500)
Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes
Dress down once a month (linked to a charity)
Annual Christmas Party & Events
Charity fundraisers
Training & Development Training and development opportunities
Internal workshops
Compliance webinars
To apply, please complete the application form and attach your CV via the link below.
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