Job Title: Experienced Family Law Legal Secretary
Location: Chelmsford
Salary: Up to £30,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: 9:00am – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday
Overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a busy and supportive legal team, providing dedicated support to a Family Law department. This is a varied role combining traditional secretarial duties with hands-on legal administrative support.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing full secretarial and administrative support to fee earners within the Family Law team
- Audio typing and transcription of legal documents and correspondence
- Handling client telephone calls and enquiries professionally
- Managing diaries, appointments and meeting arrangements
- Preparing court bundles and legal documentation
- Managing court portal submissions and updates
- Billing and time recording
- Maintaining and organising client files and documentation
- Assisting with general legal and administrative tasks as required
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant, ideally within Family Law
- Excellent typing and transcription skills with high accuracy
- Strong organisational and time management abilities
- Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work proactively and manage a varied workload
- Professional approach when dealing with clients and colleagues
- A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to support the wider team
The Opportunity
You will be joining a friendly and collaborative team environment where individual contributions are valued. The role offers the opportunity to develop your legal knowledge while working in a supportive setting that encourages professional growth and development.