Full job descriptionFamily Legal Secretary – Walsall

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, or Legal Administrator looking for your next opportunity in Family Law?
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established law firm in Walsall seeking a proactive and organised Family Legal Secretarial Assistant to support a Solicitor specialising in Private Family Law matters. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administration, diary management and client communication skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced legal environment.
Experience within a law firm is preferred and knowledge of the Legal Aid Portal would be highly advantageous. Full training will be provided on the firm’s Case Management System.
Key Responsibilities
As a Family Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant, your duties will include:
*Typing and preparing file notes, legal correspondence and client letters
*Recording time spent on files for billing and compliance purposes
*Managing the Solicitor’s diary and scheduling appointments
*Monitoring court hearing dates and ensuring clients are updated on times, dates and venues
*Assisting with Legal Aid applications and responding to queries via the Legal Aid Portal
*Preparing and organising electronic court bundles for Family Court hearings
*Billing private client files and supporting credit control activities
*Liaising with Barristers, Experts, Courts, clients and third-party professionals
*Providing professional telephone and administrative support
Skills and Experience
You may have experience as a:
*Legal Secretary
*Family Law Secretary
*Legal Assistant
*Legal Administrator
*Legal Support Assistant
*Family Law Legal Secretary
You will ideally possess:
*Previous legal secretarial or legal administration experience
*Excellent typing and document preparation skills
*Strong diary management and organisational abilities
*Confidence communicating with clients and legal professionals
*Good attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workloads
*Experience using the Legal Aid Portal (desirable but not essential)
Employee Benefits
*Competitive salary based on experience
*Pension scheme
*Salary sacrifice pension scheme
*Eligibility to become a beneficiary of the firm’s Employee Ownership Trust after 12 months’ service
*Training and development opportunities
*Discounted parking permits available at a nearby NCP car park
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Legal Secretary in Walsall, a Family Law Legal Assistant, or a legal administrator seeking a new challenge within a supportive and professional law firm, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV for immediate consideration or contact Rebecca Healey at G2 Legal for more information.
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