Legal Secretary
Slough
Role: Legal Secretary/PA
Sector: Family Law
Location: Slough (SL1)
Salary: £22k - £35k depending on experience
Monday - Friday 9am to 5:30pm (Possibility to consider candidates only looking to work a 4 day week)
Legal Secretary role
We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary/PA that has proven track record of working within a Family department within a Law firm law. Our client is a boutique Family Law firm based in Slough and specialise in all areas of Family Law.
Responsibilities and duties:
Answering incoming calls and transferring to relevant solicitor/department
Supporting the director with Diary management and admin duties
To ensure that the firm’s high client care standard is maintained by responding to client calls and enquiries proactively and appropriately;
Taking clients instructions, preparing statements and other legal documents under supervision; and to seek guidance from the fee earners with conduct.
Assisting in the preparation of cases and files for court hearings; must have an ability to generate and develop Court bundles, brief counsel, and an understanding of Family Law procedures.
Effectively managing time, ensuring tight deadlines are met.
Person Specification:
It is preferable that the successful candidate hasminimum one year of experience working a within a Family Law team
Confident and clear communication skills, both verbal and written;
Be computer literate with experience of using Microsoft Office packages and have the willingness to learn;
Must be able to multi-task, think on your feet and prioritise workloads;
Be a team player and able to work well without supervision;
Excellent time management and organisation skills;
Good teamwork ethics;
Good understanding of client care requirements
Must be proactive in seeking to assist fee earners and apply a consistent attention to detail.