Salary:
£23k - 26k per year + Company Pension Scheme
Family Legal Secretary – Kenilworth
Our client is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Legal Secretary to join its growing and busy Family Department in Kenilworth.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting a team of expert legal professionals within a friendly, collaborative and supportive environment.
What We Offer
- Salary at £23,000 – £28,000
- Extra day off for your birthday
- Additional holiday entitlement after 5 years’ service
- Pension scheme
- Subsidised legal fees
- Company sick pay
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eyecare vouchers and flu jab voucher
The Role
You will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support, ensure the smooth running of the department and assist with a wide range of family law matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Audio typing and preparation of legal documents including letters, briefs, statements, petitions and court applications
- Drafting and formatting forms, agreements, deeds, schedules, mediation documents and attendance notes
- Managing diaries, scheduling appointments and handling client communications
- Liaising with third parties including counsel, experts and other solicitors
- Preparing court bundles, briefs and supporting documentation
- Assisting with photocopying and document management for hearings
- Preparing costs schedules for court
- Time recording, billing support and assisting with invoicing
- Maintaining accurate filing systems and archiving closed files
- Handling outstanding client and office balances
- Providing reception cover when required
- General administrative and secretarial support to the Family team
About You
- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within Family Law (or strong legal secretarial experience)
- Strong audio typing and IT skills
- Excellent communication and telephone manner
- Professional, organised and able to manage a busy workload
- Experience with case management and accounts systems preferred
If you are an Legal Secretary who wants to progress their career in a busy family department, apply today.
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