Job Description
A multi office law firm is seeking a Family Team Legal Secretary to join its expanding Family and Childcare team in Barnet. This Legal Secretary role provides dedicated support to fee earners across a varied family law caseload, assisting with client communication, document preparation and day-to-day team administration. The Legal Secretary will play an important role in supporting the smooth running of matters while gaining experience within a specialist family law environment.
The Company?
The successful Legal Secretary will join an established multi service law firm with specialist teams across family law, criminal defence, housing, civil liberties and human rights. The firm provides structured training, ongoing support and a collaborative working environment focused on delivering accessible legal services to clients.
The Role
As the Family Team Legal Secretary you will provide secretarial and administrative support to the Family and Childcare team.
The role will include:
Preparing documents using digital dictation and audio typing
Managing electronic filing and maintaining accurate case records
Handling telephone calls from clients, counsel, experts and third parties
Managing diaries and appointments for fee earners
Assisting clients and visitors attending the office
Supporting CCMS legal aid applications and related administration
Providing general administrative support to the Family team
The Family Team Legal Secretary?
You will have previous legal secretarial or administrative experience and an interest in family law.
The Family Team Legal Secretary must have:
Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or similar role
Interest or experience within Family and Childcare law (desirable)
Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Fast and accurate typing skills, including digital dictation
In return ?
22,000 to 28,000 salary dependent on experience
Hybrid working, including up to 2 days remote working after training
23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and Christmas/New Year closure
Pension scheme with employer contribution
Ongoing training and career development
Supportive supervision and mentoring
Firm laptop provided
Annual appraisals and salary reviews
If you are a Family Team Legal Secretary considering your next career move, please contact Chris van Aurich at Brandon James on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.
