Experienced Legal Secretary - Full Time Position Available

A niche firm specialising in family law is seeking a full-time Legal Secretary to join a busy team. The firm specialises in acting for high net-worth individuals, often dealing with complex international issues. It prides itself on offering a proactive, empathetic, professional, and non-judgmental service, providing bespoke, personalised advice tailored to each client's needs.

Job Description

Job Title: Legal Secretary for Senior Family Law Partner

Job Purpose:
To provide a high-quality secretarial and administrative service to a partner and other fee earners.

Benefits:
A competitive salary (£30,000 - £34,000) depending on experience, plus additional benefits including pension, bonus, free parking, and extra holiday at Christmas.

Main Responsibilities/Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to:

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Full range of secretarial work including audio typing, preparation of legal documents (experience of court forms an advantage), and answering calls.

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Diary management for a busy senior partner.

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Managing financial processes, billing clients, debt collection, and handling billing enquiries.

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Assisting fee-earners with court preparation.

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Liaising with clients professionally and courteously.

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Working under pressure to meet deadlines.

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Photocopying and scanning bundles, disclosure and other documents.

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Regularly maintaining and updating filing systems.

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Preparing and amending attendance notes, letters, presentations, and other documents using Microsoft Office and Document Management Systems (Leap).

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Maintaining confidentiality of clients and contacts at all times.

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Handling incoming and outgoing post duties.

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Greeting clients/visitors and preparing refreshments.

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Assisting with general office administration.

Desirable Skills/Attributes

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Legal secretarial experience, preferably in family law but not essential.

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Ability to work independently with initiative, discretion, and confidentiality.

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Good organisational skills with a flexible, pragmatic, and problem-solving approach.

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Professional presentation and strong client handling skills.

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Proficiency in MS Office packages, including BigHand, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

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Excellent attention to detail with effective oral and written communication skills.

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A collaborative team member with the ability to build relationships quickly and communicate effectively