These vacancies are for career PA/secretaries, skilled support staff are essential to our delivery of legal services.
The role
* 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;
Person specification
The ideal candidate will:
* 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.
How to apply
Please send a copy of your CV by email to hello@samuelphillips.co.uk by no later than 5pm on Wednesday 2nd October 2024.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change based on the needs of the organisation.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £23,000.00 per year
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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