Legal Secretary

2 weeks ago

Gateshead, United Kingdom Hathaways Law Full time

**THE ROLE**
Hathaways Law is a well-established and respected law firm with offices in Gateshead and Low Fell. We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced legal secretary to join our growing Family Law team. This is a permanent position with full-time hours, Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:00.

Presently, the team has 2 full time lawyers each with a mixed caseload of family law matters including legal aid who are supported by a Trainee Solicitor and a Paralegal.

**DUTIES**
- 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.

**THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL**:

- Be an experienced family law legal secretary
- Preferably have experience of dealing with Legal Aid family law matters
- 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 well organised
- 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.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £23,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

- Gateshead (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/03/2024

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