Legal Secretary Family Law - Ideal Personnel and Recruitment Solutions : Job Details

My client has a requirement for an experienced Legal Secretary/PA to join their Family Team.

You must have precise typing skills and an accurate presentation of work. Attention to detail and excellent time management skills are essential for this busy position, along with a professional, attentive and empathetic telephone manner. A methodical approach to work, which needs to be completed under strict deadlines, are also vital for this role.

Previous experience in a Family Law environment is essential.

The main duties of this role will include the following -

Provide an effective support service primarily to the Family Team. Undertake administrative matters to adequate standards of accuracy and efficiency under the supervision of the Partners and Fee Earners.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to -

• Type work as dictated, via digital dictation. Producing/amending letters/documents
• Preparation of court bundles
• Assist in the personal organisation of the Fee Earner through the operation of a diary management system, booking client appointments - Outlook
• Assist in communication and support of clients through relaying telephone messages both incoming and outgoing and face to face contact
• Support the team in an administration role with the case management system, filing, photocopying and scanning
• General secretarial duties

It is essential that the successful candidate be able to demonstrate previous experience and knowledge of working as a PA - Legal Secretary in a family legal environment and that they have the skills required to undertake this role.

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.