At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide top-notch secretarial support in a busy matrimonial law team.
- Company: Join a dynamic law firm with a focus on family law.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Fast-paced role with a chance to work closely with legal professionals.
- Why this job: Make a difference in people's lives while honing your legal skills.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Legal Secretary in matrimonial law is essential.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 35000 £ per year.
- Legal Secretary - Matrimonial
- We are looking for an experienced
Legal Secretary to join a busy law form working in the matrimonial/family law team.
The successful candidate will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to the team, with previous experience in matrimonial law essential.
Key responsibilities
- Providing day-to-day secretarial support to solicitors in the team.
- Preparing and formatting legal correspondence and documentation.
- Managing diaries, appointments and client meetings.
- Opening and maintaining client files and ensuring records are kept up to date.
- Handling client and third-party telephone enquiries professionally.
- Assisting with court documentation, bundles and filing deadlines.
- Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence.
- Liaising with courts, barristers and other legal professionals.
Key requirements
- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within a matrimonial/family law team.
- Good knowledge of matrimonial matters and associated legal terminology.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
- Professional, confidential and client-focused approach.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
Salary
- £28,000-£35,000
- For further information on this job contact
- Suzanne Lowry
- (suzanne. lowry@vanrath. com) for a confidential chat,
- #J-18808-Ljbffr
Legal Secretary - Matrimonial - Ballymena in Newtownards employer: VANRATH
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