Family Law Legal Secretary

2 weeks ago


Leeds, United Kingdom Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Full time

**Family - Legal Secretary**
**Salary Negotiable - Experience Dependent**
I’m delighted to be working with a leading firm in the Yorkshire area, who are currently going through a fantastic period of growth an expansion. As a result, they are keen to add a Legal Secretary to their Family team. Ideally, they would like to recruit aLegal Secretary with experience of working for partners and fee earners in a Family environment. Please note, this role is an office based role.
Based in modern, well-equipped offices, close to local commuter links and with nearby parking, this role would suit an experienced Legal Secretary with experience in Family Law.**Duties and responsibilities of the Legal Secretary in Family**: - Previous legal secretarial experience working within either a Family team is essential (2 years minimum).
- Ability to type, draft and produce documents efficiently, and with ease is essential.
- Previous experience of high-volume document production.
- Case Management usage
- Competent working knowledge of Microsoft Word is highly essential.
- First class communication skills both written and verbal.
- Excellent levels of accuracy.
- Initiative to learn and ability to self-motivate.
- Experience of working under pressure to tight deadlines with the ability to remain calm.
- Capability to prioritise and multitask effectively, with good time management and organisational skills.
- Always demonstrate discretion and the ability to always maintain absolute confidentiality.
- IT skills - Microsoft word, typing, case management use, formatting and editing documents.

Having worked with this leading firm for some time, I know of their excellent standard of work, and opportunities for progression and development.
A competitive salary is on offer, with 20 days holiday + bank holidays, pension contribution and training.



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