Gerrard White Consulting
Family Legal Secretary

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Senior Legal Assistant - Family Law
A well-established regional law firm is looking for a Senior Legal Assistant to join its Family Department in Brighton, supporting a partner on high-value and complex family law matters.
This is a role with real substance. You will be working across financial remedy cases, business and trust assets, child arrangements, pre and post-nuptial agreements and cohabitation disputes; it will be an interesting caseload that keeps the day varied and gives you genuine involvement in how matters progress.
What you will be doing
- Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the partner
- Audio and copy typing of correspondence, legal documents, court applications and reports
- Managing a busy diary, arranging appointments, meetings and court hearings
- Preparing legal bundles and court documentation
- Liaising with clients, barristers, courts, experts and other third parties
- Opening new client matters, maintaining accurate records and managing file administration, billing and document production
- Supporting the organisation and progression of complex family law matters, in line with firm procedures and regulatory requirements
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What you will bring
- Experience as a Legal Secretary or Senior Legal Assistant, ideally within Family Law
- Confidence managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong typing, organisational and administrative skills, with accuracy under pressure
- Excellent client care and communication skills
- A professional, proactive approach and the ability to work independently
- Experience with case management systems and Microsoft Office
What is on offer
- £28,000 £32,000 depending on experience
- Private medical cash plan and life insurance
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday
- Social activities, sports teams and dog-friendly office days


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If you have solid legal secretarial experience and want to put it to work on complex family matters within a supportive, well-regarded team, apply with your CV and we will be in touch to talk it through in confidence.
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