Secretary - Family Legal Aid Department

Watson Woodhouse & Macks Solicitors are national law firms, with Head Quarters based in Middlesbrough, serving clients throughout the UK and further afield in an array of legal areas. With a history stretching back over 30 years, we have developed an outstanding reputation which has been recognised for our high-quality advice and first-class personal service.

We are a business that is passionate about empowering unrivalled industry talent and enabling them to pursue their ambitions. As a firm, we endeavour to develop our people whilst encouraging them to teach and coach one another. As we continue to grow and become the law firm of choice in our regions, we believe it is crucial to retain our family culture driving our firms forward together.

Due to business expansion, we have implemented a Talent Team that is purely dedicated to our employees; it is their duty to source, retain and invest in our inhouse talent.

If this sounds like a vision you would like to be a part of and you meet the requirements of the role described, we d be delighted to hear from you.

The Role

We are looking to recruit a secretary to join our growing Family Team. This role will support fee earners by assisting with drafting legal documents, taking initial instructions and client statements, and collating Court bundles whilst maintaining a high level of discretion and confidentiality. Additional to providing regular reception cover as and when required.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate an ability to prioritise, cope under pressure and work to strict deadlines. Good communication and IT skills are essential as is managing expectations across a wide range of competing needs. Attention to detail, a good work ethic, a willingness to cover a variety of tasks and work outside core hours on occasion if necessary.

What we will offer in return

Competitive Salary depending on experience

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Professional membership payments

Professional development

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