Legal Secretary - Care Department - Huddersfield Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Benefits: Hybrid/Flexible Working 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Excellent Benefits
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary to join the busy Care Department of a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Huddersfield.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and proactive Legal Secretary with experience in Family Law, Child Care Law, Social Services or Care Proceedings to provide essential secretarial and administrative support to a friendly and supportive team of fee earners.
The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing court documents, correspondence and legal documentation.
- Managing digital dictation, typing and administrative tasks.
- Preparing Legal Aid applications using CCMS and CivApply.
- Working with the HMCTS court portal and preparing court bundles using BundleDocs.
- Opening and maintaining client files and case management records.
- Managing diaries, appointments, emails and telephone enquiries.
- Liaising with clients, courts, professionals and external organisations.
- Assisting with time recording, billing preparation and general secretarial support.
About You
- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal PA, ideally within Family Law, Child Care or Care Proceedings.
- Strong typing and digital dictation skills.
- Experience with CCMS, CivApply, BigHand or BundleDocs would be advantageous.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and support multiple fee earners.
- A professional, approachable manner and commitment to excellent client care.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
- Additional birthday holiday or Life Admin Days.
- Health scheme and pension.
- Ongoing training and career development.
- Friendly, supportive working environment.
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