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Legal Secretary: Family, Part-Time, 12-Month Maternity Cover, Hertfordshire, Salary DOE, 2+ years' experience
Excellent opportunity to join a supportive and well-established Family team. To register your interest, contact Kaye on 183 or email with your CV. Job Ref: 4980
The Role
This is a 12-month maternity cover position working part-time. You will assist with a varied range of family law matters, including:
- Managing new enquiries
- Diary management
- Billing and accounts administration
- Preparing court documentation
- Filing documents with the HMCTS Family Court portal
- Assisting with court bundles and exhibits
- Supporting fee earners with general case management
The Candidate
Applications are welcomed from experienced Legal Secretaries or Legal Assistants with a strong understanding of legal administration and an ability to support busy fee earners effectively. You will have:
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- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- The ability to prioritise competing tasks
Experience within a Family department would be advantageous, particularly familiarity with:
- Court documentation
- HMCTS procedures
- Billing
- Preparing briefs and court bundles
The Package
The role offers part-time working for a 12-month maternity cover period, alongside flexible and hybrid working arrangements. The benefits package includes:
- 25 days' annual leave
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- A range of social and wellbeing initiatives, including annual staff events, office lunches, and team activities
How
Contact Kaye Thumpston on 183 or email with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.
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