Job Details

Lexcel accredited firm located in Southend-on-Sea seeks a driven Family Legal Secretary.

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join our client’s high performing office based in Essex. Assisting and supporting an expert family fee earner, the successful legal secretary will manage a caseload consisting of a wide range of administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Audio typing
• File management
• Preparing client invoices and managing banking slips
• Assisting clients with updates
• Processing incoming and outgoing mail
• Diary management
• Ensuring compliance with professional standards
• Receptionist duties
• General administrative work
• Telephony

The Candidate

• Applications are welcomed from legal secretaries of all levels
• Experience of working within family law is essential
• Self-motivated, with the ability to manage your workload effectively
• Legal Aid experience would be advantageous, but not essential
• Excellent communication and client care skills

The Firm

Our client is a specialist firm based in Essex, who is highly regarded for their expertise in family matters. Staffed by a team of specialist lawyers, who are experts in their field they always provide comprehensive advice and endeavour to exceed client’s expectations. With numerous accreditations including Lexcel they have a growing and loyal client base and are now seeking to recruit a talented legal secretary to join their thriving family department.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Structured and supportive working environment
• Career development training and mentoring

Legal Secretary - Family

For further details of this Family Legal Secretary vacancy, please contact Karl quoting reference KT03567601.

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