A leading Law firm in Brighton is looking to recruit a Dispute Resolution Legal secretary to handle all manner of family legal services covering family, child, relationship and separation cases including pre-nuptial agreements to divorce and financial disputes and settlements. Job Purpose: To operate as an effective member of the Family Team sitting in the Dispute Resolution Group based predominantly in the Brighton office but may have to travel to the Horsham office on occasion. Provide legal & administrative support to fee-earners within the Sussex Family Team and support the Senior Family Solicitor in Brighton in particular. To achieve the targets as defined by the Group Head/Head of Department, including contribution and hours. To work with and assist members of the Family Team in the day-to-day running of cases. To assist the admin team with taking detail and instructions from potential new clients and working with more senior fee earners to arrange appointments Responsibilities and duties: To participate and contribute to the Family Team and the Dispute Resolution group to ensure an effective working environment, supporting Associates and Partners on more complex matters as appropriate Attend relevant technical training to ensure that skills and knowledge remain up-to-date To attend and contribute to group meetings Taking calls from new clients and arranging for them to meet with a more senior fee earner for initial consultations. Annually participate in appraisals/objective meetings, forwarding a copy to HR. Work as part of the Dispute Resolution (Family) Group dealing with, but not limited to divorce; matrimonial arbitration/mediation; pre-nuptial agreements; custody agreements; wills & trusts disputes etc. Drafting documents, reports & correspondence as dictated by Associates & Partners Attend meetings as requested by Associates & Partners with subsequent drafting of minutes Attend court as requested by Associates & Partners and associated support work as required Please apply today, this is a great opportunity to work within a fast paced and supportive team, offering excellent benefits, career development and friendly work environment