Family Legal Secretary

Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Family Legal Secretary to support their dedicated family law team. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to the effective daily operations of a dynamic and compassionate legal environment. Ideal candidates will bring strong organizational skills, professionalism, and the ability to handle sensitive family law matters with care and precision.

This law firm offers great benefits that include flexible working options, a competitive package that reflects skills and experience, career development that includes access to ongoing training and development programs, a comprehensive healthcare plan, wellness programs, and employee assistance, a generous holiday allowance to support work-life balance, and a positive and collaborative team culture.

Key responsibilities of the Family Secretary include:

• Document Preparation: Drafting, preparing, and proofreading letters, legal documents, and court bundles.
• Dictation and Transcription: Accurately typing notes from digital dictation, ensuring all correspondence is clear and correctly formatted.
• Scheduling: Managing diary entries, coordinating appointments, and meeting critical deadlines.
• File Management: Maintaining up-to-date electronic files, including emails, documents, and file notes.
• Case Support: Assisting with client communications, responding promptly to queries, and offering a supportive presence throughout the legal process.
• Court Portal Management: Handling family case documents through the court portal, downloading and filing all relevant documents systematically.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience: Minimum of two years of secretarial experience in a legal environment, ideally within family law.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal skills, with a polished and professional approach.
• Team Player: Capable of collaborating within a team and working independently to drive case progression.
• Organizational Skills: Adept at handling multiple tasks with keen attention to detail and time management.
• Proactivity: Demonstrates initiative, identifying potential issues and planning ahead for seamless support.

This role offers an ideal opportunity for someone ready to make a meaningful impact within family law, so if you’re ready for a change and interested in an informal discussion, please call Justine on 0161 914 7357 or forward your most recent CV to j.forshaw@clayton-legal.co.uk