Legal Secretary – Family, Employment

2 days ago

Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom ACS Staffing Solutions Full time £25,000 - £45,000 per year

Job Description

Job Title: Legal Secretary – Family, Employment & Litigation (Part Time)

Location: Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes

Salary: Competitive – Dependent on Experience

Permanent | Part-Time: Either: 3 full days per week, 09:00am – 5:15pm OR 5 days per week, 09:30am – 2:30pm

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support to lawyers specialising in Family, Employment and Litigation. This is a key support role within a busy legal team, requiring strong organisation, accuracy and professionalism.

 Key Responsibilities

  • Typing and drafting legal documents, including:
    • Contracts and agreements
    • Court forms
    • Witness statements
    • Court bundles
  • Audio typing (essential).
  • Carry out routine AML checks and prepare relevant compliance paperwork.
  • Diary management using Outlook.
  • Answering telephones and managing general correspondence.
  • Use the court portal to upload and monitor divorce and employment matters.
  • Assist with file costing and invoice preparation.
  • Maintain case management systems and organise client files.
  • Prepare court bundles and case documentation.
  • Perform general office administration:
    • Photocopying
    • Scanning
    • Filing
    • File opening and closing
  • Liaise with court staff and barristers' clerks.
  • Communicate with clients in person, by phone and by email.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within family, employment or litigation.
  • Strong audio typing skills are essential.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and multitask.
  • High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
  • Strong IT skills, including:
    • Microsoft Word
    • Outlook
    • Excel
    • Legal case management systems (e.g. Solpak)

Desirable

  • Prior experience supporting family or employment law teams.
  • Experience preparing court bundles and legal documentation for hearings.

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