Full job descriptionBirchrose Associates is representing a leading London law firm, recognised in Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500, seeking an experienced Family Legal Secretary to join its highly regarded Family team.
The Firm
Our client is a prestigious London law firm with an outstanding reputation in private client, family and contentious trusts work and is seeking a Family Legal Secretary to join its highly regarded team. Based in Lincoln’s Inn, the firm is known for delivering exceptional client service and handling high-profile, high-net-worth matters.
The Opportunity
The successful candidate will be an experienced and proactive Legal Secretary with a strong background supporting busy Family partners and fee earners. You will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support within a fast-paced and collaborative Family department. Duties will include:
*Extensive diary management and coordinating meetings, appointments and court hearings
*Preparing, formatting, proofreading and amending legal documents and correspondence
*Managing digital dictation, copy typing and document production
*Liaising with clients, counsel, courts and third parties
*Opening, maintaining and closing client files, including electronic document management
*Assisting with billing, expenses and other administrative processes
*Supporting fee earners with matter management
*Handling general administrative duties including scanning, printing, binding and filing
*Providing cover for other Legal Secretaries across different teams during periods of holiday, sickness or increased workload as required
This Family Legal Secretary position is a full-time, permanent role, working Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm.
Requirements
*Minimum 4 years’ Legal Secretary experience within a law firm (essential)
*Strong previous experience working within a Family law team, supporting fee earners on a range of Family matters (essential)
*Fast and accurate typing speed (minimum 65 wpm)
*Excellent communication and client care skills
*Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and document management systems
*Experience using iManage, BigHand or similar systems (desirable)
Vacancy Highlights
*Opportunity to join a prestigious, long-established London law firm
*Hybrid working
*Comprehensive benefits package including pension, private medical insurance, bonus scheme, season ticket loan and wellbeing benefits
To be considered for this Family Legal Secretary opportunity, please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.
Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.