Legal Secretary / Assistant (Family Law )
Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
Salary: £23,795 - £26,000 + Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Monday - Friday
The Client:
Our client is a well-established legal firm, providing comprehensive services in family law, wills & probate, and conveyancing.
The Role:
As a Legal Secretary / Assistant in a Family Law and Conveyancing department, you will provide administrative support and ensure the smooth operation of the legal practice.
Responsibilities:
- Scan and save post, identification, and documents to the client management system.
- Open new matters, including recording identification and payments, inputting information, and producing initial documents.
- Input information from documents into the client management system.
- Manage paper and electronic files for accessibility and update them regularly.
- Prepare routine documents and correspondence under supervision.
- Answer inbound and outbound calls promptly and professionally.
- Make appointments and manage electronic diaries.
- Greet visitors and provide excellent customer service.
- Collaborate with team members across various departments.
Requirements:
- Previously worked in a similar role.
- Must have experience in a family law department.
- Ideally have 1 year experience in a Legal secretarial role.
- Skilled in IT, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong organisational, communication and time management skills.
- Excellent team building and customer service abilities.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- 25 days plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Free eye test
Apply now for this exceptional opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.
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