Job Description

Job Overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for a career secretary, to join our growing Family Law team here at Hathaways Law. This is a permanent position with full-time hours, Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:00. 2343.

Presently, the team has 1 full-time secretary supporting 1 full time lawyer and 1 trainee solicitor, each with a mixed caseload of family law matters. With workloads increasing, there is a need for further experienced support to join the team.

The candidate must have 2+ years of experience working as a legal secretary.

Duties

To assist fee earners with the full range of admin tasks associated with family law matters, updating file records electronically (using CMS), creating electronic bundles and supporting the general administration within the team Assist fee earners to progress cases in a timely manner including completing Court documentation, liaising with Counsel's Clerks and Chambers, being a point of contact for clients and third parties Assist with typing and preparation of documents in the Family Team and being an active member of the firm-wide support function Assist with other office duties, when required, such as reception, scanning, photocopying, call handling and post, for example.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:

Be an experienced family law legal secretary Have excellent IT skills including Outlook, Word, use of client databases (CMS), and Excel if possible Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills Have knowledge of how to deal with billing/invoicing, disbursements and client monies Be a proficient audio typist Have a professional telephone manner Be proactive and able to use their own initiative Be very well organised Be able to work well under pressure Have a willingness to adapt Be someone who works well within a team environment Be someone keen to learn new skills and be open to development and training Have at least 5 GCSEs A-C grades including in English and Maths.
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company pension Sick pay
Work Location: In person