At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a Solicitor in Family Law with admin tasks and client communication.
- Company: Well-established law firm in Walsall with a supportive environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, training opportunities, and discounted parking.
- Other info: Full training provided on the firm's Case Management System.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a difference in family law cases.
- Qualifications: Experience in legal administration and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, or Legal Administrator looking for your next opportunity in Family Law? We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established law firm in Walsall seeking a proactive and organised Family Legal Secretarial Assistant to support a Solicitor specialising in Private Family Law matters. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administration, diary management and client communication skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced legal environment. Experience within a law firm is preferred and knowledge of the Legal Aid Portal would be highly advantageous. Full training will be provided on the firm's Case Management System.
Key Responsibilities
- Typing and preparing file notes, legal correspondence and client letters
- Recording time spent on files for billing and compliance purposes
- Managing the Solicitor's diary and scheduling appointments
- Monitoring court hearing dates and ensuring clients are updated on times, dates and venues
- Assisting with Legal Aid applications and responding to queries via the Legal Aid Portal
- Preparing and organising electronic court bundles for Family Court hearings
- Billing private client files and supporting credit control activities
- Liaising with Barristers, Experts, Courts, clients and third-party professionals
- Providing professional telephone and administrative support
Skills and Experience
You may have experience as a:
- Legal Secretary
- Family Law Secretary
- Legal Assistant
- Legal Administrator
- Legal Support Assistant
- Family Law Legal Secretary
You will ideally possess:
- Previous legal secretarial or legal administration experience
- Excellent typing and document preparation skills
- Strong diary management and organisational abilities
- Confidence communicating with clients and legal professionals
- Good attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workloads
- Experience using the Legal Aid Portal (desirable but not essential)
Employee Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Pension scheme
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Eligibility to become a beneficiary of the firm's Employee Ownership Trust after 12 months' service
- Training and development opportunities
- Discounted parking permits available at a nearby NCP car park
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Legal Secretary in Walsall, a Family Law Legal Assistant, or a legal administrator seeking a new challenge within a supportive and professional law firm, we would love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV for immediate consideration or contact Rebecca Healey at G2 Legal for more information.
Family Legal Secretary in Walsall employer: G2legal
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