FAMILY LEGAL SECRETARY
Wickford, Essex
Salary: £28,000 + Excellent Benefits
Are you an experienced Family Legal Secretary looking to join a highly respected and long established law firm?
We are recruiting on behalf of a successful and well established legal practice seeking a professional and organised Family Legal Secretary to support a busy Family Law team in Wickford.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal secretary with a background in Family Law, Divorce, Matrimonial or Private Client matters who enjoys working closely with fee earners and providing exceptional client service.
The Role
As a Family Legal Secretary, you will play a key role in supporting solicitors with a varied caseload of family law matters.
Your responsibilities will include:
â ¢ Audio typing and preparation of legal correspondence and documentation
â ¢ Diary management and appointment scheduling
â ¢ Opening, closing and maintaining client files
â ¢ Liaising with clients in person, by telephone and email
â ¢ Managing incoming and outgoing post
â ¢ Organising meetings and conference room arrangements
â ¢ General administrative support to the Family Law team
â ¢ Assisting colleagues and providing support across the office when required
â ¢ Maintaining strict confidentiality at all times
What We're Looking For
To be considered, you must have previous experience working as a Legal Secretary within Family Law.
Experience in the following areas would be particularly beneficial:
â ¢ Family Law
â ¢ Divorce
â ¢ Matrimonial Law
â ¢ Child Arrangements
â ¢ Financial Settlements
â ¢ Domestic Abuse Matters
â ¢ Private Family Law
You will also have:
â ¢ Excellent audio typing and keyboard skills
â ¢ Strong organisational abilities
â ¢ Outstanding attention to detail
â ¢ Professional communication skills
â ¢ A friendly and client focused approach
â ¢ The ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
What's On Offer
⠢ Salary of £28,000
â ¢ Employer pension contribution
â ¢ 22 days annual leave
â ¢ 2 wellbeing days each year
â ¢ Birthday leave
â ¢ Office closure between Christmas and New Year without using annual leave entitlement
â ¢ Staff discounts on legal services
â ¢ Employee referral bonus
â ¢ Flexible working arrangements available following successful completion of probation
â ¢ Wellbeing Committee initiatives
â ¢ Christmas celebrations and regular social events
â ¢ Supportive and collaborative working environment
â ¢ Genuine long term career prospects
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a well established legal practice with an outstanding reputation, a strong client base and a commitment to employee wellbeing.
If you are an experienced Family Legal Secretary seeking a stable, professional and rewarding role in Wickford, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Parmar Staffing for a confidential discussion.
