Legal Secretary - Care Department - Huddersfield
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  • England,Yorkshire and The Humber,West Yorkshire,Huddersfield
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £25,000 - £29,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionLegal Secretary – Care Department – Huddersfield Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full Time | Permanent
Benefits: Hybrid/Flexible Working | 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays | Excellent Benefits

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary to join the busy Care Department of a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Huddersfield.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and proactive Legal Secretary with experience in Family Law, Child Care Law, Social Services or Care Proceedings to provide essential secretarial and administrative support to a friendly and supportive team of fee earners.

The Role Your responsibilities will include:

*Preparing court documents, correspondence and legal documentation.


*Managing digital dictation, typing and administrative tasks.


*Preparing Legal Aid applications using CCMS and CivApply.


*Working with the HMCTS court portal and preparing court bundles using BundleDocs.


*Opening and maintaining client files and case management records.


*Managing diaries, appointments, emails and telephone enquiries.


*Liaising with clients, courts, professionals and external organisations.


*Assisting with time recording, billing preparation and general secretarial support.


About You*Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal PA, ideally within Family Law, Child Care or Care Proceedings.


*Strong typing and digital dictation skills.


*Experience with CCMS, CivApply, BigHand or BundleDocs would be advantageous.


*Excellent organisational and communication skills.


*Ability to manage competing priorities and support multiple fee earners.


*A professional, approachable manner and commitment to excellent client care.


What’s on Offer?*Competitive salary, dependent on experience.


*Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.


*25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.


*Additional birthday holiday or Life Admin Days.


*Health scheme and pension.


*Ongoing training and career development.


*Friendly, supportive working environment.


Interested?

If you’re an experienced Legal Secretary looking for a new opportunity within a well-regarded Care Law team in Huddersfield, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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