Family Secretary/Assistant

Description

Family Legal Secretary/Assistant

Location: Birmingham

Salary: DOE up to 28k

The Firm

A well-established multi-service law firm with a strong reputation in family law is seeking a proactive and highly organised Family Legal Secretary/assistant to join its busy department. The team undertakes a broad range of private and public family matters and is known for thorough case preparation and attention to detail.

The Role

This is a varied and hands-on role providing direct support to fee earners within the family department. The position offers the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility depending on experience and capability.

Key Responsibilities

Providing full secretarial and administrative support to solicitors

Opening new client files and managing compliance procedures

Booking Counsel, experts and court hearings

Liaising with clients, Counsel, courts and third parties

Perusing large volumes of evidence and preparing detailed, comprehensive notes

Assisting with drafting court documents and correspondence

Managing diaries and key dates

Preparing court bundles (electronic and hard copy)

Depending on experience, attending court to sit behind Counsel and assist during hearings

Skills & Experience

Previous legal secretarial/assistant experience (family law preferred xjnqpsq but not essential)

Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail

Ability to review and summarise complex documents accurately

Good drafting ability and confident written communication

Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems

Ability to manage competing deadlines in a busy environment

If this is of interest, please get in touch with Rory Brand at Simpson Judge today for a confidential chat

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