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Legal Secretary Family

Harwood Recruitment Solutions Ltd

Brighton

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

23 days ago

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An established industry player in the legal sector is seeking a Dispute Resolution Legal Secretary to join their dynamic Family Team in Brighton. This role involves providing essential legal and administrative support, assisting with various family law matters, and contributing to a collaborative team environment. You'll engage in client interactions, document drafting, and participate in meetings to ensure smooth operations within the team. This position offers an excellent opportunity for career development in a supportive atmosphere, making it perfect for those looking to grow their legal careers while being part of a friendly and fast-paced team.

Career Development Opportunities

Friendly Work Environment

Excellent Benefits

Supportive Team

Experience in legal administration, particularly in family law.
Strong communication skills to interact with clients and team members.

Provide legal and administrative support to the Family Team.
Draft documents and reports as required by Associates and Partners.
Assist in the day-to-day running of family law cases.

Legal Administration

Communication Skills

Document Drafting

Client Interaction

Legal Secretarial Qualification

Relevant Law Degree

Microsoft Office Suite

Case Management Software

A leading Law firm in Brighton is looking to recruit a Dispute Resolution Legal Secretary to handle all manner of family legal services covering family, child, relationship, and separation cases including pre-nuptial agreements to divorce and financial disputes and settlements.

Job Purpose:

To operate as an effective member of the Family Team sitting in the Dispute Resolution Group based predominantly in the Brighton office but may have to travel to the Horsham office on occasion.
Provide legal & administrative support to fee-earners within the Sussex Family Team and support the Senior Family Solicitor in Brighton in particular.
To achieve the targets as defined by the Group Head/Head of Department, including contribution and hours.
To work with and assist members of the Family Team in the day-to-day running of cases.
To assist the admin team with taking detail and instructions from potential new clients and working with more senior fee earners to arrange appointments.

Responsibilities and Duties:

To participate and contribute to the Family Team and the Dispute Resolution group to ensure an effective working environment, supporting Associates and Partners on more complex matters as appropriate.
Attend relevant technical training to ensure that skills and knowledge remain up-to-date.
To attend and contribute to group meetings.
Taking calls from new clients and arranging for them to meet with a more senior fee earner for initial consultations.
Annually participate in appraisals/objective meetings, forwarding a copy to HR.
Work as part of the Dispute Resolution (Family) Group dealing with, but not limited to divorce; matrimonial arbitration/mediation; pre-nuptial agreements; custody agreements; wills & trusts disputes etc.
Drafting documents, reports & correspondence as dictated by Associates & Partners.
Attend meetings as requested by Associates & Partners with subsequent drafting of minutes.
Attend court as requested by Associates & Partners and associated support work as required.

Please apply today; this is a great opportunity to work within a fast-paced and supportive team, offering excellent benefits, career development, and a friendly work environment.

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