Legal Secretary / Team Assistant (Family Law)

Our client based in Hornchurch, are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary / Team Assistant with experience in family law to join their team on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate for this role will be a highly organised and strong team player who is confident in managing busy diaries, digital dictation and a wide range of administration duties. If this sounds like you, then please read on…

The Legal Secretary / Team Assistant role will include:-

• Carrying out all necessary conflict, money laundering and ID checks
• Undertaking a range of admin duties including data entry, completion of forms, managing diaries and travel, expenses, research, drafting of documentation, booking of events, meeting preparation and more
• Liaising with other areas of the business such as the accounts and marketing teams
• Providing Audio typing (Bighand) and copy typing as required
• Liaising with clients and third parties as instructed by Lawyers
• Attending to clients, delivering documentation as and when required
• Providing reception cover when needed
• Dealing with new business enquiries, following up enquiries and providing accurate record keeping

You will need:-

• Strong working knowledge of the family law legal system, including terminology and procedures.
• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Packages and ideally Partners for Windows.
• Good working knowledge of third-party applications where appropriate e.g. Land Registry, Bighand, Oyez etc.
• To be self-motivated with a "can do" flexible approach.
• Have the ability to work under pressure.
• To be a proactive individual who takes ownership of issues and offers solutions.
• Have excellent organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be a strong team player who is also able to work on your own initiative.

What’s in it for you:-

A competitive annual salary and a wide range of great company benefits which includes 25 days holiday, private health insurance, on site car parking and much more.

The working hours for this role are 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday