Position: Legal Secretary, Public Family

Location: Office-based – Luton, Bedfordshire

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced, full-time Legal Secretary to join our dedicated Public Family team. In this role, you will provide essential secretarial, administrative and client support to a busy Solicitor, playing a key part in the smooth running of the department.

Your responsibilities will include audio and copy typing legal documents and correspondence, preparing standard Public Family law documentation, including Legal Aid applications, Part 25 applications and attendance notes, and assisting with court bundles, billing and general case administration.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a supportive, professional environment where accuracy, organisation and client care are paramount.

Key responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to solicitors within the Public Family department.
• Audio and copy typing legal documents, reports and correspondence.
• Preparing Public Family law documentation, including Legal Aid applications, Part 25 applications and attendance notes.
• Assisting with Legal Aid billing and cost recovery processes.
• Preparing court bundles and maintaining accurate case documentation.
• Opening and maintaining client files in accordance with Lexcel, GDPR and anti-money laundering requirements.
• Managing correspondence, telephone calls, diaries, appointments and key court deadlines.
• Liaising professionally with clients, courts and other third parties.
• Ensuring work is completed accurately, efficiently and within required timeframes.

What we offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Standard office hours of 9:00am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.

About you

• Previous secretarial experience, preferably within a legal environment, with experience in Public Family law desirable.
• Strong typing skills, with a minimum typing speed of 50 words per minute.
• Excellent document production skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience in audio dictation typing is desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A friendly, professional manner and a genuine commitment to client care.

The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.