Legal secretary

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary with a strong background in family law? Office Angels have an exciting opportunity for you to join a dynamic team as a Legal Secretary. You #39;ll be adding to a small and friendly successful team. Job Title: Legal Secretary Location: Maidstone Salary: Up to GBP26k Depending on experience Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Benefits: middot; 22 days A/L Free on-site parking Company Pension Scheme The role: To undertake administrative and secretarial support under the guidance of the Partners and at the request of fee earners in relation to family transactions and associated areas of law in a professional and competent manner. As the Legal Secretary your key responsibilities would be: middot; Provide comprehensive administrative support to fee earners within the family department. middot; Perform accurate audio typing using BigHand. middot; Answer incoming calls professionally and direct them to the appropriate individuals. middot; Maintain and organise diaries for fee earners, ensuring appointments and deadlines are effectively managed. middot; Keep filing systems up to date, ensuring documents are properly labelled, stored, and easily retrievable. middot; Update the case management system with relevant information and ensure data accuracy. middot; Assist fee earners with invoicing, ensuring billing is accurate and timely. middot; Help with file opening and closing procedures, ensuring all required documentation is obtained and filed correctly We #39;d love to speak to candidates with the following skills: middot; Proven experience as a Legal Secretary within the family sector. middot; Proficient in audio typing using BigHand. middot; Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively. middot; Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. middot; Attention to detail and accuracy in all work undertaken. middot; Proficient in using case management systems. middot; Familiarity with invoicing procedures and file management. middot; Ability to work well independently and collaboratively within a team Please note we will need to conduct a standard Financial and Identity check on any candidates who are offered a role within the Practice. Next steps: If this sounds like an ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply today. Please note if your skills match the requirements for the job then you will receive an e-mail from us (remember to check your junk mail). If you do, please call us on (phone number removed) ASAP or within 24 hours to discuss the position in further detail with Sherrie (Permanent Consultant). We look forward to receiving your application. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website