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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailLegal Secretary (Family Law)
Location: Newbury Berkshire (Fully officebased)
Salary:per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours: Fulltime Permanent Monday to Friday 9:00 am 5:30 pm
Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support a senior Family Law Partner at their boutique practice in Newbury Berkshire. You will work oneonone with a highly experienced partner and collaborate closely with the wider legal team.
The firm has over five decades of combined experience gained at prestigious London firms and are renowned for delivering highcalibre bespoke legal services to highnetworth clients often involving complex international matters. Known for being empathetic proactive and professional they offer tailored solutions in sensitive legal scenarios. The team is closeknit supportive and highly experienced with many employees enjoying longstanding tenures.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide full secretarial support including audio typing document production and preparation of court bundles.
Manage the senior partners diary and inbox.
Liaise with clients handling sensitive information with discretion empathy and professionalism.
Draft and format correspondence legal documents and court forms.
Coordinate billing processes including issuing invoices and assisting with debt collection.
Manage all communications including emails calls and post.
Organise and maintain files using LEAP and BigHand software.
Assist with court preparation disclosure and document management.
Requirements:
Proven experience as a Legal Secretary ideally within family law.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Outlook Excel).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills articulate professional and clientfocused.
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Confident in using document management systems and audio typing.
Committed to maintaining confidentiality and upholding professional standards.
Experience with LEAP and BigHand software is highly advantageous.
Whats on Offer:
Competitive salary
Annual performance bonus
Company pension scheme
Free onsite parking
Additional holidays over the Christmas period
Supportive working environment with development opportunities
Longterm career stability with a wellregarded qualityfocused firm
Full Time