Legal Secretary

Overview

Family Team Legal Secretary

Join our dynamic Hammersmith office as a Family Team Legal Secretary, where we prioritise employee growth and well-being. With a strong commitment to ongoing training, a supportive work culture, and a competitive benefits package including generous annual leave and hybrid working arrangements, we ensure our team members thrive in a modern, paperless environment. Experience the satisfaction of contributing to a leading Legal 500 firm while enjoying a collaborative atmosphere that values your contributions.

• Provide administrative support to our Family & Childcare Team, including handling digital dictation and copy typing.
• Manage electronic filing and maintain accurate records in compliance with office procedures.
• Handle telephone calls and correspondence with clients, counsel, experts, and other third parties.
• Maintain appointment diaries for fee earners and senior members of the team.
• Assist with client interactions and office visits.
• Manage legal aid matters/applications and handle fee notes and expert invoices.
• Perform additional tasks as required to support the team and ensure efficient operation.

• Experience as a legal secretary, preferably with exposure to family and childcare law.
• Demonstrable interest in Family law.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Fast and accurate typing skills, with proficiency in spelling.
• Clear and precise written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with modern IT systems and a paperless working environment is advantageous.

• Competitive salary dependent on experience, starting at the Living Wage.
• Generous annual leave of 23 days plus bank holidays, Christmas, and New Year, with incremental increases.
• Pension Scheme with employer contribution.
• Provision of a firm laptop and ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Hybrid working arrangements to balance office presence and homework.
• Supportive supervision and annual appraisals.
• Social events including bi-annual parties.
• Additional perks and competitive training packages.

To apply for the Family Team Legal Secretary position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.