Legal Secretary

Job Description

Company Overview
This established organisation operates within the legal services sector, providing expert advice and support across a range of practice areas. Known for its client-focused approach, the firm prides itself on delivering high-quality, tailored legal solutions while maintaining professionalism, discretion, and strong internal collaboration across its teams.

Legal Secretary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Legal Secretary to join the Law team within a respected legal services environment.  This role plays a vital part in supporting Fee Earners with high-quality secretarial and administrative assistance, ensuring the smooth running of sensitive family law matters, including legal aid cases.

You will be responsible for delivering accurate, efficient, and compliant legal secretarial support in line with regulatory standards. The role requires a confident and organised individual who can manage competing priorities, maintain strict confidentiality, and provide a professional point of contact for clients. This position also involves direct client communication, case management support, and ensuring court documentation and deadlines are fully prepared and compliant.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal secretarial and administrative support to Fee Earners within the Family Law department
• Assist across the wider team when required as part of a collaborative support function
• Handle client enquiries, schedule appointments, and carry out conflict checks for new clients
• Maintain accurate case files, diaries, and compliance records, and ensure all documentation meets regulatory standards
• Prepare and manage court bundles, briefs, and ensure all hearing documentation is complete and available
• Upload and download court documents via relevant portals as directed by Fee Earners
• Support billing processes by preparing invoices and cost schedules for private clients under supervision
• Deliver general administrative support, including filing, correspondence management, and reception cover when needed

Education & Skills Required

• Previous experience in a legal administrative or secretarial role is essential
• Experience within Family Law or Children & Families Public Law (particularly legal aid matters) is highly desirable
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and legal case management systems
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Strong communication skills with a professional and client-focused approach
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism

Additional Information

• Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
• Full-Time or Part-Time (minimum 25 hours a week)
• Office-based
• 23 days annual leave (increasing to 27 days with length of service).
• Office Closure between Christmas and New Year (1 day’s holiday must be allocated).

If you are a proactive Legal Secretary seeking a rewarding role, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and professional legal environment. Apply today if you have the skills, experience, and commitment required.

To express interest in this promising role, kindly forward your latest CV, detailing your present or most recent remuneration package and any notice period you might have. For a discreet, detailed discussion about the role, you can reach out to Shanelle Bowyer at 01295-983585. Alternatively, connect with us on LinkedIn via the following link:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanelle-bowyer-3b8796139/