Family Legal Secretary – Kenilworth

Our client is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Legal Secretary to join its growing and busy Family Department in Kenilworth.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting a team of expert legal professionals within a friendly, collaborative and supportive environment.

What We Offer

• Salary at £23,000 – £28,000
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Additional holiday entitlement after 5 years’ service
• Pension scheme
• Subsidised legal fees
• Company sick pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eyecare vouchers and flu jab voucher

The Role

You will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support, ensure the smooth running of the department and assist with a wide range of family law matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Audio typing and preparation of legal documents including letters, briefs, statements, petitions and court applications
• Drafting and formatting forms, agreements, deeds, schedules, mediation documents and attendance notes
• Managing diaries, scheduling appointments and handling client communications
• Liaising with third parties including counsel, experts and other solicitors
• Preparing court bundles, briefs and supporting documentation
• Assisting with photocopying and document management for hearings
• Preparing costs schedules for court
• Time recording, billing support and assisting with invoicing
• Maintaining accurate filing systems and archiving closed files
• Handling outstanding client and office balances
• Providing reception cover when required
• General administrative and secretarial support to the Family team

About You

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within Family Law (or strong legal secretarial experience)
• Strong audio typing and IT skills
• Excellent communication and telephone manner
• Professional, organised and able to manage a busy workload
• Experience with case management and accounts systems preferred

If you are an Legal Secretary who wants to progress their career in a busy family department, apply today. 

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