Legal Secretary

Job Description Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Dependent on experience Family Secretary Vacancy We have a fantastic opportunity for a Family Secretary to join a growing legal practice. The role can be based at any of the firm's offices, although an initial two-week training period may be required at a designated office.

Key Responsibilities Providing typing and secretarial support to fee earners within a busy, fast-paced team Setting up new appointments Answering telephone calls and communicating with clients and solicitors Participating in team meetings and suggesting ways to improve administrative efficiency Assisting with the development and maintenance of precedents Working with the firm's case management system Liaising and collaborating with other members of the administration team Person Specification The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate: A high degree of autonomy and self-organisation The ability to use initiative and work proactively Previous experience working within a Family Law department at a firm of solicitors, or other relevant comparable experience A professional and confident telephone manner Good typing skills and experience using digital dictation A highly motivated approach to work Strong organisational skills The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment The ability to prioritise and manage workloads across multiple fee earners Our Offer The successful candidate will benefit from: Competitive salary Good work-life balance Hybrid working opportunities 25 days' annual holiday plus statutory holidays Additional holiday entitlement for long service An additional day's holiday for your birthday Two half-days of leave for personal or life administration Health scheme Pension scheme Firm-wide social events, including a Christmas celebration

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