We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established law firm based in Whitley Bay, who are looking to appoint a Family Law Secretary/Administrator to join their team on a full-time basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal secretary or administrator looking to develop their career within a friendly and professional legal environment.
The Role
Working closely with the Family Law team, you will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the department.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Providing administrative and secretarial support to the Family Law team
- Preparing and formatting correspondence and legal documents
- Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence
- Diary management and arranging appointments
- Liaising professionally with clients, solicitors and other third parties
- Opening and maintaining client files and ensuring records are kept up to date
- Preparing documents and assisting with general case administration
- Handling telephone enquiries and taking accurate messages
- Maintaining confidentiality and dealing with sensitive information appropriately
- Supporting the wider team with general administrative duties as required
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience within a legal secretarial or legal administration role, preferably within Family Law.
You will be:
- Organised and able to manage competing priorities
- Confident communicating with clients and colleagues
- Professional, approachable and empathetic
- Accurate with excellent attention to detail
- Comfortable working with confidential and sensitive information
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and general IT systems
- Able to work independently while also being a supportive team member
Experience within a Family Law department would be advantageous, although candidates with strong legal secretarial or administrative experience from another area of law may also be considered.
What’s on Offer?
- Full-time, permanent position
- Based in Whitley Bay
- Opportunity to join an established and supportive law firm
- Professional and friendly working environment
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
- Excellent opportunity to develop your legal administration/secretarial career
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Contact Details:
northern recruitment group Recruitment Team
