At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide essential support to a busy Family & Childcare Law team in St Albans.
- Company: Join a modern, supportive legal practice committed to outstanding client service.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing training, and a fully paperless working environment.
- Other info: Enjoy regular team social events and additional employee benefits.
- Why this job: Develop your career in Family Law while enjoying a dynamic and collaborative team atmosphere.
- Qualifications: Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar role is preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Family & Childcare Team Legal Secretary
Location
St Albans
Job Type
Full-Time, Permanent
Salary
Dependent on Experience
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and organised Legal Secretary to join a busy and expanding Family & Childcare Law team based in St Albans.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a supportive, modern, and well-established legal practice that is committed to delivering outstanding client service.
Working within a dynamic team, you will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the department.
The Role
- Audio typing from digital dictation and copy typing.
- Preparing, formatting, and amending legal documents and correspondence.
- Managing electronic filing and maintaining accurate client records.
- Handling incoming and outgoing telephone calls with clients, Counsel, experts, and third parties.
- Managing fee earners' diaries, appointments, and meetings.
- Welcoming clients and visitors in a professional manner.
- Assisting with Legal Aid (CCMS) applications and administration.
- Processing fee notes and managing experts' invoices.
- Ensuring compliance with office procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Providing general administrative support as required.
About You
- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar administrative role.
- Experience within Family and/or Childcare Law (preferred but not essential).
- A genuine interest in Family Law.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Strong attention to detail with fast and accurate typing skills.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
- A professional, proactive, and client-focused approach.
- What's on Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Ongoing training and career development.
- Modern, fully paperless working environment with up-to-date technology.
- 23 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, Christmas and New Year closure.
- Additional annual leave with length of service.
- Additional Birthday Leave.
- Employer pension contribution.
- Electric Vehicle Scheme.
- Optional Benenden Health Care.
- Firm laptop.
- Annual appraisals and salary reviews.
- Mentoring and supportive supervision.
- Regular team social events, including summer and Christmas celebrations.
- Additional employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives.
If you're an organised Legal Secretary looking to further your career within a supportive Family Law team, we'd love to hear from you.
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