Do you have experience as a Legal Secretary in a fast-paced family law environment?
Are you confident managing legal documentation and supporting a high-performing team?
Are you looking for a role with flexibility, including hybrid working options?
We are looking for an experienced Family Legal Secretary to provide full administrative and secretarial support to the Family Law team, including legal advisors and Partners.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Providing full support to legal advisors and the wider team, managing client queries and preparing legal documentation through copy typing or audio/digital dictation.
- Building relationships with clients and third parties, such as barristers' clerks, via written correspondence and over the phone.
- Managing diaries for allocated legal advisors, arranging meetings, booking meeting rooms, and preparing documents in advance.
- Ensuring all electronic files are kept up-to-date, managing file administration, and opening, closing, and archiving files as required.
- Assisting with the preparation and management of complex legal cases, including matters related to financial disputes, pre and post-nuptial agreements, domestic violence issues, and children matters.
- Supporting the team with administrative tasks, such as attending team meetings and training sessions as needed.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
- Compliance with the firm's administrative procedures and policies, ensuring attention to detail in all aspects of work.
- Demonstrating high levels of discretion and confidentiality, essential for the sensitive nature of family law matters.
- Managing multiple priorities in a high-performing team, balancing short-notice deadlines and various tasks effectively.
- Working collaboratively with other support staff, ensuring workloads are managed across the team.
- Actively participating in the firm's culture of continuous learning, attending training as needed to enhance skills and knowledge.
This role offers hybrid working options with a supportive, collaborative work environment. The firm prides itself on being a forward-thinking, people-focused organisation, offering benefits such as:
- Competitive salary and discretionary bonus scheme
- Hybrid working (60% office-based)
- 27 days holiday, plus a paid volunteering day
- Pension, private medical insurance, and life assurance
- Regular social events and staff discounts