Family Law Legal Secretaryy

Full-Time Legal Secretary to Managing Partner (Maternity Cover with a view to a permanent position)

The suitable applicant will have legal secretarial experience and will be expected to support that team. Support is also required in other areas in the firm depending on requirements.

The tasks undertaken and the skills required for this position are as follows:

Good keyboard skills.

Ability to use Word for document production using audio digital dictation, approximate typing speed expected 65 wpm.

Manage emails and electronic diary through Outlook.

Ability to use the firm’s Case Management system and store all documents/correspondence relating to a matter in that Case Management system.

Good communication skills to liaise with clients and also others with whom we are in contact during the course of a matter.

Populating forms that are required in each department using the Oyez system.

Undertaking all electronic filing on a daily basis to ensure that files are kept up to date.

Prioritising workload.

Following firm’s procedures including Accounts procedures that are adopted by the firm.

Able to organise their work and tasks efficiently to ensure maximum output and accuracy.

Assisting the Managing Partner with sensitive matters requiring confidentiality.

Covering reception when required.

Family experience essential.

37.5 per week generally between 9.00 am and 5.30 pm with one hour for lunch. (OFFICE BASED)

Salary dependent on experience.