Secretary Family Legal Aid

Job DescriptionSecretary - Family Legal AidLocation: Leeds City Centre (predominantly office-based with some home working available)Salary: 24000 - 28000Working Pattern: Full-timeExperience required: Experience as a legal secretary within family care/Legal AidAbout the RoleWe are seeking a full-time Legal Secretary to support a renowned team of family solicitors who specialise in children care and domestic violence matters funded by the Legal Aid Agency.This is a demanding but rewarding role supporting solicitors who spend significant time at court. You will need to provide excellent support effectively liaising between solicitors and clients and producing accurate documents and letters in a timely manner. The team have a large caseload and the nature of the work means that deadlines are often extremely tight.Your key responsibilities will include:Secretarial and Administrative Support:Audio and copy typing to fee earners specificationProducing documents from the Case Management systemManaging files from opening through to archiving under fee earner directionFiling photocopying and collating documentsMaintaining diaries and making appointments when requiredClient and Court Liaison:Liaising with clients and other parties on behalf of fee earnersDealing with enquiries in a customer-friendly and effective mannerProviding crucial support whilst solicitors are at courtHandling sensitive family matters with professionalism and empathyMaintaining excellent communication with all partiesLegal Aid Administration:Checking Legal Aid payments and distribution thereofManaging Legal Aid Agency funded filesUnderstanding and applying Legal Aid proceduresEnsuring compliance with Legal Aid requirementsProcessing Legal Aid documentation accuratelyFinancial Administration:Liaising with the Accounts department to produce cheques and pay disbursementsManaging financial documentation accuratelyEnsuring compliance with financial proceduresMaintaining accurate financial recordsCase Management:Managing family care files efficientlyEnsuring all documentation is accurate and up to dateSupporting fee earners with case progressionMeeting extremely tight deadlinesPreparing files for archivingOffice Support:Contributing to maintaining a safe and healthy working environmentContributing to maintaining and improving office proceduresSupporting team members as requiredWhat Were Looking ForEssential Requirements:Experience:Experience as a legal secretary within family care/Legal AidGood knowledge and understanding of the legal processFamiliarity with forms and documents used in family lawExperience dealing with Legal Aid Agency funded clientsGood keyboard skillsLiterate and numerateAbility to work accurately in accordance with team requirementsAbility to deal with enquiries in a customer-friendly and effective mannerAbility to work under pressure and meet extremely tight deadlinesStrong prioritisation and time management skillsAbility to work on own initiative and as a member of a teamExcellent written English to produce documents for clients court and other partiesProfessional and clear communication to resolve telephone enquiriesKnowledge Required:Microsoft Office programmesUse of a Case Management systemConfidentiality requirementsLegal Aid procedures and processesFamily law documentation and formsPersonal Attributes:Flexible and can do attitudeProfessional demeanour to promote the firms imageStrong organisational skillsExcellent attention to detailEmpathy and sensitivity when dealing with family mattersResilience and ability to handle demanding workloadsBenefits PackageFinancial Rewards:Salary: 24000 - 28000 (dependent on experience)Comprehensive pension schemeProfessional Development:Opportunity to develop specialist family law expertiseTraining on Case Management systems and Legal Aid proceduresSupport for professional developmentOngoing training opportunitiesWorking with a renowned family law teamWorking Environment:Supportive and collaborative team environmentPredominantly office-based with some home working availableLeeds city centre location with excellent transport linksRewarding work supporting vulnerable clientsAbout Our ClientOur client is a well-established Yorkshire law firm with a strong reputation for quality legal services and excellent client care. Their family law team is renowned for their expertise in children care and domestic violence matters providing crucial support to vulnerable clients.Location & Working ArrangementsBased: Leeds City CentreWorking Pattern: Full-time PermanentHybrid Working: Predominantly office-based with some home working availableReady to Take the Next StepIf youre an experienced family legal secretary with Legal Aid expertise looking for a rewarding role supporting vulnerable clients we want to hear from you.For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity please contact:Lee Hawthorne-FinchPeople and Talent DirectorHawthorne-Finch Talent SolutionsEmail: Phone: 0 Key Skills Diploma,ICT,Fire,Flash,ACCA,AV Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1