Legal Secretary

Job Title: Experienced Family Law Legal Secretary

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

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. xwzovoh The role offers the opportunity to develop your legal knowledge while working in a supportive setting that encourages professional growth and development.