Job Title: Family Legal Secretary
Salary: c£26,000
Location: Canterbury
An excellent opportunity has arisen with my client, a leading law firm who have recently opened a new office in Canterbury. We are seeking a highly motivated and career driven Legal Secretary to join a busy Family law team. You will have the opportunity to work with a highly reputable team on both private and legal aid family matters, while being given the framework to develop your own career.
Duties include:
Providing full legal support to one fee earner
Diary management
Onboarding new clients and carrying out KYC checks
Preparing letters and emails
Digital dictation
Billing
Dealing with correspondence and ensuring all correspondence and documents are accurately filed in the case management system
The successful candidate will have:
Commercial experience as a Legal Secretary/Assistant in a Family Law team
A good understanding of both private family matters such as divorce/finances/injunctions and some private children and legal aid family matters
Previous experience with Legal software packages and/or case management systems
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Package:
c£26,000
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Excellent pension scheme
Legal Services benefits
Flexible working
Free on-site parking
If you feel you meet the above criteria, please apply online for immediate consideration.
This role is being handled by Harrison Rowe, Legal & Compliance Specialist for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.
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