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Legal Secretary - Family Law

Samuel Phillips Law Firm

Legal Secretary - Family Law

£23000

Samuel Phillips Law Firm, Newcastle upon Tyne

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 days ago, 25 Jun | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: ef1fb210e61645b9b0ea3bcc65ab0270

Full Job Description

  • To assist fee earners with the full range of admin tasks associated with family law matters, updating file records electronically (using CMS), creating electronic bundles and supporting the general administration within the team;

  • Assist fee earners to progress cases in a timely manner including completing Court documentation, liaising with Counsel's Clerks and Chambers, being a point of contact for clients and third parties;

  • Assist with typing and preparation of documents in the Family Team and being an active member of the firm-wide support function;

  • Assist with other office duties, when required, such as reception, scanning, photocopying, call handling, post, and DX

    Be an experienced family law legal secretary;

  • Have excellent IT skills including Outlook, Word, use of CMS, and Excel if possible;

  • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

  • Have knowledge of accounts - reading and understanding ledgers;

  • Be a proficient audio typist;

  • Have a professional telephone manner;

  • Be proactive and able to use their own initiative;

  • Be very organized;

  • Be able to work well under pressure;

  • Have a willingness to adapt;

  • Be someone who works well within a team environment;

  • Be someone keen to learn new skills and be open to development and training;

  • Have at least 5 GCSEs A-C grades including in English and Maths.