Family Legal Secretary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Legal Secretary to join a well-established top ranked Legal 500 firm of solicitors Tamworth.

This Family Legal Secretary role will require you to provide crucial support to the Divorce and Finances team - the role will be busy but varied!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of secretarial duties including:
  • Audio and copy typing
  • Word processing
  • File opening and filing
  • Time recording and completion of basic legal forms
• Attend to clients, take telephone messages and bring important matters to lawyers' attention
• Make telephone calls to clients and other contacts, providing information or taking appropriate action without reference to lawyers
• Understand and assist with basic accounts procedures and complete relevant accounts documents
• Work on your own initiative to progress standard fee-earning work
• Carry out any other duties reasonably required by the Divorce and Finance Lawyers

Skills & Experience

• Proven fast and accurate keyboard and IT skills
• Understanding of basic legal practice relevant to the Divorce and Finance department
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• Ability to deal sensitively with bereaved or distressed clients
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff while under direction of lawyers

Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• 20 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 25 days after one year of service, with the option to take additional unpaid leave
• Free onsite parking
• Opportunity to work in a supportive team within a highly regarded law firm.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Legal Secretary to develop their career in family law while providing essential support to a busy and professional Divorce and Finance team. To hear more about this Family Legal Secretary role please contact Rebecca Healey or apply online.