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Legal Secretary, SPIDER
Legal Secretary (Family) – Chelmsford, Essex
Spider is advertising on behalf of a Top 200 UK law firm and one of the region's oldest, most established, and fastest-growing firms, with over 280 colleagues and a strong Partnership as they seek a Legal Secretary to join their Family Team on a part-time or full-time, permanent basis, based in their Chelmsford, Essex office.
Fantastic company benefits include:
- Salary: Competitive + discretionary performance bonus
- Employee Benefits: Generous leave entitlement, enhanced family policies, mental health and wellbeing support, and professional development
About the role:
As a Legal Secretary within their Family Team, you will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to fee earners, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient running of a busy department. You will manage a varied workload, produce accurate legal documentation and correspondence, and provide excellent client service while working to tight deadlines.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Family team.
- Transcribe AI-assisted dictation to a high level of accuracy.
- Manage diaries, arrange appointments, and coordinate meetings where required.
- Maintain and update electronic case management systems and client records.
- Handle client enquiries professionally, both by telephone and email, ensuring excellent customer service.
- Prioritise workloads effectively while meeting deadlines and supporting fee earners with a range of administrative tasks.
- Be able to use a variety of legal software including Bundledocs, Adobe Pro, Excel, and Lexis Smart Forms.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly bills and using the accounts system to assist fee earners in managing bill preparation, money on account, payment of disbursements, etc.
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About you:
As a Legal Secretary (Family), you will have previous secretarial or personal assistant experience, gained within a Family Law department. You will be highly organised, self-motivated, and able to manage a busy workload while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with strong IT skills and experience using case management systems. A confident approach to document production, diary management, and client communication is essential, along with the ability to work flexibly, prioritise effectively, and consistently deliver a high standard of support within a busy legal environment.
About Them:
The company is a Top 200 UK law firm and one of the region's oldest, most established, and fastest-growing firms, with over 280 colleagues and a strong Partnership. With offices across Essex, Norfolk, and Suffolk, and membership of the Alliott Global Alliance, they are committed to delivering trusted advice, building long-standing client relationships, and creating an environment where colleagues can thrive and develop their careers.
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If you have the relevant skills and experience for Legal Secretary in their Family Team and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.
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