Position Overview: We're hiring a skilled Legal Secretary/Assistant to support a partner and solicitor in child and family care cases. You'll manage legal documents, schedules, and client communications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting the fee earner in advancing client cases
- Transcribing audio recordings
- Interacting with clients both face-to-face and over the phone
- Initiating new client and case files
- Maintaining and updating case files
- Communicating with third parties, such as Courts, Experts, and Barristers
Qualifications and Skills:
- Previous experience in legal support, preferably in family law and/or private client
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Proficiency in digital dictation and Microsoft Office.
- Typing speed of 70 - 80 wpm.
- Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.
Work Environment and Benefits:
- Full-time
- Working hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a one-hour lunch break.
- Generous holiday package of 25 days plus bank holidays.
Apply now or contact Luke at Brook Street for more information!