Family Legal Secretary

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: * Full range of secretarial work including audio typing, preparation of legal documents (experience of court forms an advantage), and answering calls. * Diary management for a busy senior partner. * Managing financial processes, billing clients, debt collection, and handling billing enquiries. * Assisting fee-earners with court preparation. * Liaising with clients professionally and courteously. * Working under pressure to meet deadlines. * Photocopying and scanning bundles, disclosure and other documents. * Regularly maintaining and updating filing systems. * Preparing and amending attendance notes, letters, presentations, and other documents using Microsoft Office and Document Management Systems (Leap). * Maintaining confidentiality of clients and contacts at all times. * Handling incoming and outgoing post duties. * Greeting clients/visitors and preparing refreshments. * Assisting with general office administration. Desirable Skills/Attributes * Legal secretarial experience, preferably in family law but not essential. * Ability to work independently with initiative, discretion, and confidentiality. * Good organisational skills with a flexible, pragmatic, and problem-solving approach. * Professional presentation and strong client handling skills. * Proficiency in MS Office packages, including BigHand, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. * Excellent attention to detail with effective oral and written communication skills. * A collaborative team member with the ability to build relationships quickly and communicate effectively

Location: Benham Hill, GB

Posted Date: 5/13/2025