Legal Secretary - Family Team

Legal Secretary – Family Law Location: Richmond, Surrey 1 day work from home after a 6 month probation period Salary: up to £32,000 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent About Our Client: We are working with a well-established and respected regional law firm based in Richmond, Surrey, known for providing high-quality legal services in a supportive and dynamic work environment. With a strong reputation in the local community, our client offers a range of legal services, specialising in private client work and family law. They are now seeking an experienced and proactive Legal Secretary to support their Family Law department, which handles a variety of matters including divorce, separation, children custody issues, prenuptial agreements, and more. Role Overview: As a Legal Secretary in the Family Law department, you will provide essential administrative support to a busy team of family law professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in private client or family law who is looking to further develop their career in a friendly and professional setting. Key Responsibilities: * Provide secretarial support to family law solicitors, including managing diaries, scheduling meetings, and organising client communications. * Assist with the preparation of legal documents, correspondence, and forms relating to divorce, separation, children’s custody, and prenuptial agreements. * Audio typing and preparing documents from dictation. * Support with the billing process, including time recording and invoicing clients. * Maintain accurate and organised client files, ensuring all documents are archived and compliant with internal policies. * Assist with general administrative tasks such as filing, photocopying, and scanning. Key Skills and Experience: * Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary is essential; experience in private client or family law is highly desirable but not mandatory. * Knowledge of family law procedures, particularly divorce, children custody issues, and prenuptial agreements, would be an advantage. * Strong dictation and typing skills, with experience using legal case management software and Microsoft Office Suite. * Familiarity with billing, compliance, and archiving processes within a law firm. * Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. * Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Why Join Our Client? * A welcoming and inclusive environment where professional development is encouraged. * Competitive salary and benefits package. * Opportunities for career progression within a supportive team. * A central location in Richmond, with excellent transport links. If you’re a proactive, organised, and dedicated individual with a background in legal secretarial work, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your legal career