Family & Childcare Legal Secretary - St Albans
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- England,East of England,Hertfordshire
- Full Time, Permanent
- £25,000 - £30,000 per annum
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Family & Childcare Team Legal Secretary
Location: St Albans
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Dependent on Experience
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and organised Legal Secretary to join a busy and expanding Family & Childcare Law team based in St Albans.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a supportive, modern, and well-established legal practice that is committed to delivering outstanding client service. Working within a dynamic team, you will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the department.
The Role
Key responsibilities include:*Audio typing from digital dictation and copy typing.
*Preparing, formatting, and amending legal documents and correspondence.
*Managing electronic filing and maintaining accurate client records.
*Handling incoming and outgoing telephone calls with clients, Counsel, experts, and third parties.
*Managing fee earners’ diaries, appointments, and meetings.
*Welcoming clients and visitors in a professional manner.
*Assisting with Legal Aid (CCMS) applications and administration.
*Processing fee notes and managing experts’ invoices.
*Ensuring compliance with office procedures and regulatory requirements.
*Providing general administrative support as required.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:*Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar administrative role.
*Experience within Family and/or Childcare Law (preferred but not essential).
*A genuine interest in Family Law.
*Excellent organisational and time management skills.
*Strong attention to detail with fast and accurate typing skills.
*Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
*The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
*A professional, proactive, and client-focused approach.
What’s on Offer*Competitive salary based on experience.
*Ongoing training and career development.
*Modern, fully paperless working environment with up-to-date technology.
*23 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, Christmas and New Year closure.
*Additional annual leave with length of service.
*Additional Birthday Leave.
*Employer pension contribution.
*Electric Vehicle Scheme.
*Optional Benenden Health Care.
*Firm laptop.
*Annual appraisals and salary reviews.
*Mentoring and supportive supervision.
*Regular team social events, including summer and Christmas celebrations.
*Additional employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives.
If you’re an organised Legal Secretary looking to further your career within a supportive Family Law team, we’d love to hear from you.
Family & Childcare Team Legal Secretary
Location: St Albans
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Dependent on Experience
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and organised Legal Secretary to join a busy and expanding Family & Childcare Law team based in St Albans.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a supportive, modern, and well-established legal practice that is committed to delivering outstanding client service. Working within a dynamic team, you will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the department.
The Role
Key responsibilities include:*Audio typing from digital dictation and copy typing.
*Preparing, formatting, and amending legal documents and correspondence.
*Managing electronic filing and maintaining accurate client records.
*Handling incoming and outgoing telephone calls with clients, Counsel, experts, and third parties.
*Managing fee earners’ diaries, appointments, and meetings.
*Welcoming clients and visitors in a professional manner.
*Assisting with Legal Aid (CCMS) applications and administration.
*Processing fee notes and managing experts’ invoices.
*Ensuring compliance with office procedures and regulatory requirements.
*Providing general administrative support as required.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:*Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar administrative role.
*Experience within Family and/or Childcare Law (preferred but not essential).
*A genuine interest in Family Law.
*Excellent organisational and time management skills.
*Strong attention to detail with fast and accurate typing skills.
*Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
*The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
*A professional, proactive, and client-focused approach.
What’s on Offer*Competitive salary based on experience.
*Ongoing training and career development.
*Modern, fully paperless working environment with up-to-date technology.
*23 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, Christmas and New Year closure.
*Additional annual leave with length of service.
*Additional Birthday Leave.
*Employer pension contribution.
*Electric Vehicle Scheme.
*Optional Benenden Health Care.
*Firm laptop.
*Annual appraisals and salary reviews.
*Mentoring and supportive supervision.
*Regular team social events, including summer and Christmas celebrations.
*Additional employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives.
If you’re an organised Legal Secretary looking to further your career within a supportive Family Law team, we’d love to hear from you.
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