Legal Assistant/Secretary

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Walsall
• Salary: Dependent on experience

We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretarial Assistant to join the Matrimonial department of a busy law firm. The ideal candidate will possess fast and accurate audio typing skills, be computer literate, and have a good working knowledge of Matrimonial procedures. If you are an excellent team player with a passion for delivering first-class service to clients and have the enthusiasm to promote and grow with the firm, we would like to hear from you.

• Handling Legal Aid applications and familiarising with billing procedures.
• Managing diaries and ensuring efficient time recording.
• Preparing bundles and being diligent in responding to email correspondence within set timeframes.
• Liaising with professionals and working on case management systems.
• Collecting ID and conducting Anti-money laundering procedures.
• Providing support to the Matrimonial team with various legal processes including private divorce, cohabitation agreements, domestic abuse/occupation orders, child arrangements orders, and financial disputes.

• At least 1 year of experience working in a law firm or internal legal department
• Computer literacy with fast and accurate typing skills.
• Excellent team player with a commitment to providing a first-class service to clients.

• 20 days plus bank holidays, plus closure over the Christmas period

• Work based pension scheme

• Subsidised parking

• Opportunity to work in a supportive team environment.

• Professional growth and development within the firm.

Business hours are 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m., 5 days per week.

To apply for this Legal Secretarial Assistant position, please submit your CV.  Interviews will take in the next week, so don't delay!