At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a partner in managing complex family law cases and provide essential administrative assistance.
- Company: A well-established regional law firm with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private medical plan, life insurance, and enhanced parental pay.
- Other info: Enjoy social activities, sports teams, and a dog-friendly office atmosphere.
- Why this job: Get involved in meaningful family law matters while enjoying a dynamic work environment.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Legal Secretary or Senior Legal Assistant, ideally in Family Law.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
A well-established regional law firm is looking for a Senior Legal Assistant to join its Family Department in Brighton, supporting a partner on high-value and complex family law matters. This is a role with real substance. You will be working across financial remedy cases, business and trust assets, child arrangements, pre and post-nuptial agreements and cohabitation disputes; it will be an interesting caseload that keeps the day varied and gives you genuine involvement in how matters progress.
What you will be doing:
- Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the partner
- Audio and copy typing of correspondence, legal documents, court applications and reports
- Managing a busy diary, arranging appointments, meetings and court hearings
- Preparing legal bundles and court documentation
- Liaising with clients, barristers, courts, experts and other third parties
- Opening new client matters, maintaining accurate records and managing file administration, billing and document production
- Supporting the organisation and progression of complex family law matters, in line with firm procedures and regulatory requirements
What you will bring:
- Experience as a Legal Secretary or Senior Legal Assistant, ideally within Family Law
- Confidence managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong typing, organisational and administrative skills, with accuracy under pressure
- Excellent client care and communication skills
- A professional, proactive approach and the ability to work independently
- Experience with case management systems and Microsoft Office
What is on offer:
- £28,000 - £32,000 depending on experience
- Private medical cash plan and life insurance
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday
- Social activities, sports teams and dog-friendly office days
If you have solid legal secretarial experience and want to put it to work on complex family matters within a supportive, well-regarded team, apply with your CV and we will be in touch to talk it through in confidence.
Family Legal Secretary employer: Gerrard White
Gerrard White is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment in Orpington. Employees benefit from a friendly atmosphere, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to expand their legal knowledge across diverse practice areas, making it a rewarding place to build a career.
