Val Wade Recruitment
Legal Secretary

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Legal Secretary, Law Firm, North London (Metropolitan Line), Permanent, Onsite working, £35,000-£37,000
Our client, a well established, well regarded and trusted family law firm is recruiting for a Legal Secretary at their North West London office. Supporting 3 Lawyers, this role offers responsible secretarial support within a lovely team.
Our client is immensely proud of their reputation as a supportive, people-focused law firm. You will work from their attractive and welcoming offices in a quiet and peaceful area.
Responsibilities:
- Working under the direction of the Partners and Heads of department you will provide support to the Family Department
- Audio (Speechwrite), copy typing and proof reading
- File opening – including data input, completion of internal forms and procedures, preparation of anti-money laundering documentation
- Preparing initial letters for the solicitor to review
- Electronic filing of incoming correspondence, outgoing copies, invoices and reports
- File Administration via the Case Management system
- Emailing, printing, scanning and copying documents
- Liaising with clients, courts and other professionals
- Taking telephone messages from clients
- Making appointments and managing diaries in person and via Zoom
- Preparing monthly billing
- Assisting with the completion of Legal Forms
- Assisting in Court Bundle preparation
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Skills and Experience needed:
- Previous experience working as a Family Legal Secretary is essential
- Familiarity with layout of relevant legal documents
- Effective work management and organisational skills
- Excellent IT skills, Word and Excel
- Initiative, a flexible approach and a confident communicator
- The ability to apply common sense in handling competing priorities and the ability to work as part of a team


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