Secretary - Family Legal Aid

2 weeks ago


Middlesbrough, United Kingdom Watson Woodhouse & Macks Solicitors Full time

Watson Woodhouse & Macks Solicitors are national law firms, with Head Quarters based in Middlesbrough, serving clients throughout the UK and further afield in an array of legal areas. With a history stretching back over 30 years, we have developed an outstanding reputation which has been recognised for our high-quality advice and first-class personal service.

We are a business that is passionate about empowering unrivalled industry talent and enabling them to pursue their ambitions. As a firm, we endeavour to develop our people whilst encouraging them to teach and coach one another. As we continue to grow and become the law firm of choice in our regions, we believe it is crucial to retain our family culture driving our firms forward together.

Due to business expansion, we have implemented a Talent Team that is purely dedicated to our employees; it is their duty to source, retain and invest in our inhouse talent.

If this sounds like a vision you would like to be a part of and you meet the requirements of the role described, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

**Are you Passionate about helping families at their most distressing times? Do you have excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail?
**Due to internal promotion, we are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Legal Aid Secretary to join our team at Watson Woodhouse in our Stockton office. This role will support fee earners by assisting with drafting legal documents, taking initial instructions, client statements, and collating court bundles while maintaining a high level of discretion and confidentiality. Additional to providing regular reception cover as and when required.

**Responsibilities**
- Provide administrative support to Solicitors
- Assist with client intake and prepare relevant legal documents
- Maintain and organise case files, ensuring all files are accurate and easily accessible
- Schedule client appointments and court dates
- Coordinate communication
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with utmost discretion and professionalism
- Prepare ad process legal correspondence
- Collaborate with the firm to improve overall efficiency

**Requirements**:

- Experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar role
- Knowledge of family law procedures, legal terminology and court process would be desirable but not essential
- Competent IT skills with the ability to learn new IT systems
- Excellent communication skills including verbal and written
- Organisational skill and multitasking abilities
- Attention to detail and accuracy in handling legal and confidential documents
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
- Empathetic and understanding attitude toward clients needs and concerns

**What we will offer in return**
- Competitive Salary depending on experience
- Company pension scheme
- 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Discretionary annual bonus scheme
- Professional membership payments
- Professional development


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