Job Description
Legal Secretary – Personal Injury & Family
Location: Chichester (office-based)
My client, a leading law firm, are seeking a highly organised and proactive Legal Secretary to support their Personal Injury and Family Law teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with strong administrative and communication skills to join a respected and client-focused legal practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing comprehensive legal secretarial and administrative support to fee earners
- Audio and copy typing of correspondence, legal documents, and reports
- Managing diaries, appointments, and court deadlines
- Opening and maintaining client files (paper and digital)
- Liaising with clients, courts, and third parties in a professional manner
- Handling incoming calls, emails, and post
- General office duties as required
Person Specification
- Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary (ideally Litigation, Personal Injury and/or Family law)
- Excellent typing and IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- Strong organisational and time-management abilities
- Professional communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- A positive, team-oriented approach
What They Offer
- A competitive salary, dependent on experience
- A supportive and professional working environment in which to progress your career.