Job Description
Family Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant
Our client a multi- office law firm, providing a first class service to people and businesses throughout Essex. Are seeking an experienced Family Secretary / Legal Assistant to join their expanding Family department with mainly public law cases.
Our client is committed to providing excellent customer service, if you’re an experienced Family Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant our client would like to hear from you.
The Role
* Working within the child law team dealing mainly with public law cases
* Using digital dictation system to produce correspondence related to family maters
* Responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the solicitor’s day to day activities
* Liaising with local authorities, solicitors, Barristers, courts and guardians
* Processing applications, preparing court bundles
* Lodging documents, preparing short documents i.e. position statements and processing LLA online claims
* Meeting with clients taking notes
* Diary management
* General administration ,including filing ,photocopying, faxing and scanning
The Candidate
* You will be an experienced Family Legal Secretary or Family Legal Assistant experience with public law desirable
* Experience with case management
* Experienced with processing LAA online claims
* Strong IT Skills including Microsoft Word, Excel ,Outlook
* Excellent communication skills and a sympathetic ear
Benefits
* 22 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
* Pension
* Sick Pay
* Pleasant working environment
* Free parking
Apply Now.
Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2359 OR email now your cv or call for a confidential discussion.
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