Posted by Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment • £25K/yr to £32K/yr
Legal Secretary - Family; Salary Negotiable
A fantastic, leading firm in Barnet, known to us as a client for many years are keen to add an experienced Legal Secretary to their already impressive Family team.
Based in well-equipped offices in an impressive setting, close to commuter links, the Legal Secretary will benefit from working with a cohesive team of Secretaries, Administrators and Coordinators to deliver a high quality of a full range of Legal Secretarial Duties in Barnet.
The successful candidate will have legal secretarial and/or paralegal experience and will be expected to support the team within the Family Law Department.
Support is also required in other areas in the firm depending on requirements.
You will have excellent keyboard skills, the ability to use Word for document production using audio digital dictation, approximate typing speed expected 65 wpm and the ability to manage emails and electronic diary through Outlook.
A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages.
Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide.
We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients".
CALLING ALL LEGAL SECRETARIES FOR THIS NEW, EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN A WELL-ESTABLISHED, SUCCESSFUL LAW FIRM!
Duties
Organize, maintain and file legal documents, including contracts, court filings, and correspondence whilst ensuring confidentiality and security of sensitive information.
Assist Fee-Earners within Conveyancing, Private Client, Family and Civil Litigation departments.
A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary to join our small niche client law firm based in Stevenage where you will be working and assisting the Head of Private Client.
Job Ref No: L4L1069
The role is varied and it offers the opportunity for someone to be more involved with the drafting of Wills under supervision, covering all letters and legal forms used within this practice area.
We are seeking a Legal Secretary with experience in residential and property law to join our client.
The ideal candidate will have prior legal secretarial experience, preferably within a private client team, and will be highly motivated and proactive with excellent communication and organisational skills.
Day-to-day of the role
Dealing with clients in person, by telephone, and through correspondence, taking enquiries, making appointments, and witnessing Wills.
Our client is seeking a self-sufficient 5-year PQE Family Law Solicitor capable of independently managing your caseload, and actively contributing to the development of the Family Department, including participating in business development initiatives.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to adhere to strict deadlines and provide exemplary client care.
This opportunity is suited to an individual with a comprehensive understanding of the SRA Code of Conduct and Accounts Rules.