Legal Secretary - Family Department

The organisation
BWK Solicitors is a modern, friendly and fast-growing law firm located in Buckinghamshire.
The role
As a family secretary you will support the Head of Family with a broad caseload of Family matters. The caseload will include: divorce and financial settlements, separation, cohabitation, children, and nuptial agreements. Duties will be varied and will include preparing legal documents, answering and handling queries over the phone, administration of matters using our case management system.
The ideal candidate must be highly organised, have previously worked in a similar role, be a team player and an excellent communicator.
Experience, skills and attributes
• A Legal Secretary with experience of Family Law
• Touch, audio and digital dictation typing (preferably 60 WPM)
• Production of letters and legal documents
• Handling incoming telephone queries
• General office duties such as photocopying, filing, scanning
• Reception support as required
• High level of attention to detail
• IT literacy - Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skill
• Enjoys working in a fast paced and fun environment
• Salary is competitive and negotiable dependent on experience
Benefits
- 25 days holiday
- 8 Bank holidays
- Christmas office closure
- Standard pension
- Health Insurance
Salary
Competitive
Candidates will need to live locally to or be able to commute easily to Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire.
If you are genuinely passionate about this area of law, forward-thinking and ready to join a law firm that is fast-paced with a friendly atmosphere, then we would love to hear from you.
Please apply now by sending your CV and covering letter to MagsD@BWKsolicitors.co.uk