Legal Secretary / PA (Family)

The position is working within a small team undertaking mainly family work. No prior experience in a legal office is essential as training will be given. Candidates must be well-presented and have a good, confident manner with clients and professionals. They must also be motivated, willing to learn and have the ability to work using their own initiative.

The successful candidate would be expected to be familiar with the use of Microsoft Office and be willing to learn other software tasks in order to assist with their work.

Duties include:

Answering the telephone and taking messages

Liaising with clients and professionals

Managing diaries and making appointments for clients

Corresponding by email with clients and professionals

Audio-typing of letters and file notes

Preparing legal documents and briefs to counsel

Undertaking general office administration

Using a computerised case management system

5 days per week (Monday - Friday)

 Hours: 09:00 - 17:00

The role will commence in January 2018.  Closing date for applications is 30th November 2017.  Interviews will take place during December 2017.