Legal Secretary - #2118106

Legal Secretary, Law Firm, North London (Metropolitan Line), Permanent, Onsite working, £35,000-£37,000

Our client, a well established, well regarded and trusted family law firm is recruiting for a Legal Secretary at their North West London office. Supporting 3 Lawyers, this role offers responsible secretarial support within a lovely team.

Our client is immensely proud of their reputation as a supportive, people-focused law firm. You will work from their attractive and welcoming offices in a quiet and peaceful area.

Responsibilities:

• Working under the direction of the Partners and Heads of department you will provide support to the Family Department
• Audio (Speechwrite), copy typing and proof reading
• File opening – including data input, completion of internal forms and procedures, preparation of anti-money laundering documentation
• Preparing initial letters for the solicitor to review
• Electronic filing of incoming correspondence, outgoing copies, invoices and reports
• File Administration via the Case Management system
• Emailing, printing, scanning and copying documents
• Liaising with clients, courts and other professionals
• Taking telephone messages from clients
• Making appointments and managing diaries in person and via Zoom
• Preparing monthly billing
• Assisting with the completion of Legal Forms
• Assisting in Court Bundle preparation

Skills and Experience needed:

• Previous experience working as a Family Legal Secretary is essential
• Familiarity with layout of relevant legal documents
• Effective work management and organisational skills
• Excellent IT skills, Word and Excel
• Initiative, a flexible approach and a confident communicator
• The ability to apply common sense in handling competing priorities and the ability to work as part of a team

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a highly reputable company, apply today!

Due to the large number of applications that we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Val Wade Recruitment are actively looking for applicants from underrepresented communities, and pride ourselves as an equal opportunities’ employer and agency.