Legal Secretary - Family Law

Our client, a very reputable firm are looking to appoint a Legal Secretary for their Family Department based in St Albans. You will be tasked with providing secretarial support and assistance. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced secretary to play a key role in assisting our client of expert legal personnel within a friendly and supportive team environment.

• Experience of working within the Legal Sector as a Secretary
• Experience & Knowledge of Family Law
• Proven audio typing experience
• Knowledge of MS Office & Case Management Systems
• Excellent communication skills - both written & verbal
• Strong organisational skills
• High attention to detail

• Audio & copy typing, emailing, photocopying, filing of letters, emails and documents
• Completing forms and drafting documents
• Assisting with the preparation of court bundles
• Opening & closing of client files
• Running, managing & maintaining files on a case management system and following file procedures
• Speaking to clients and professional contacts, personally and by telephone, answering queries, giving information and making appointments
• Handling initial client enquiries
• Arranging of appointments & managing fee earners diaries
• Attending team meetings as required
• Covering reception as required

Salary is £24,000 - £28,000 per annum, dependant on experience

Working Hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm with 1 hours' lunch