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Family Legal Secretary

Reed
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 0HS, England

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Family Legal Secretary position is a full-time role located in Farnborough, offering a salary of up to £30,000 depending on experience.
  • The role involves providing essential support to the Family Department, including diary management, digital dictation, and preparing court forms.
  • Candidates should possess excellent administrative skills, be highly organized, and have a proactive approach to managing workloads from multiple fee earners.
  • While previous experience in Family law is desirable, legal secretarial experience in other areas of law will also be considered, and good compliance knowledge is required.
  • The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team.

Family Legal Secretary

  • Location:         Farnborough
  • Job Type:        Full-time
  • Salary:             UpTo £30,000 (Depending On Experience)

Join an award-winning, Legal 500 ranked, full-service law firm that is growing fast. We are looking for a Family Legal Secretary to provide essential support to our Family Department. This role is crucial in enabling our fee earners to focus on legal work and deliver efficient, friendly, and professional service to our clients.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Provide general secretarial support including diary management, digital dictation, and file management.
  • Prepare court forms such as Form E, petitions, and general applications.
  • Produce court bundles and prepare briefs to counsel.
  • Handle client enquiries both in person and by phone, ensuring a high standard of client care.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Excellent administrative skills with the ability to maintain accuracy and work at a fast pace.
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage and prioritise workload from multiple fee earners.
  • Proactive approach, with a keen eye for department deadlines and the ability to assist others in meeting these deadlines.
  • IT literate, open to learning new systems and championing system developments.
  • Good compliance knowledge, particularly with anti-money laundering requirements.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport and provide constructive feedback.
  • Previous experience in Family law is desirable, but legal secretarial experience in other areas of law will also be considered.
  • Good commercial awareness with an understanding of the importance of efficiency, quality of work, and compliance in delivering services to clients.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Support Staff Bonus.
  • Free car parking.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including a pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, 25 days holiday plus an additional day for Christmas closure, and Perkbox benefits.
  • Opportunities for professional growth within a supportive and dynamic team.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about providing exceptional service please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and why you are interested in this position to mark watts at Reed.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.