Job Title: Legal Secretary Salary: £22K - £27K DOE Hours: Full time. Flexible hours to accommodate school hours can be arranged. Location: Caerphilly, office based but hybrid can be discussed. Job Reference: SR35OVERVIEWA boutique law firm is looking for an experienced Legal secretary to join their family department supporting the solicitors handling high net worth family matters you'll support the smooth running of clients' affairs, manage confidential documentation, and coordinate with legal, financial, and professional advisers to ensure seamless execution of key tasks.RESPONSIBILITIES* Opening new client files, collecting information required for documents inputting details ensuring accurate data entry onto the electronic file * Draft and format legal documents and court bundles while maintaining accurate and organises electronic filing system. * Diary management, arranging meetings, workflows and deadlines. * Liaise with clients, the courts, and other stakeholders ensure they are kept up to date. * General adhoc administrative tasks, taking calls, emails, post, filing etc as well as assisting the wider team when required. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:* Proficient in the use of Microsoft including office, word and excel. * Experience working with electronic filing system * Ability to multi task* Ability to work autonomously* Strong typing speed * Experience audio typing and digital dictation. * Experience drafting documents and creating bundles.* Ideally experience working in family law department. Flexible working. Work life balance. For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ Simpsonjudge.co.uk
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Simpson Judge Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for 21 days
Caerphilly, Caerphilly CF83 3AR, Wales
£22 - £27 per hour
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- A boutique law firm in Caerphilly is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support their family department, handling high net worth family matters.
- The salary for this full-time position ranges from £22K to £27K depending on experience, with flexible hours available to accommodate school schedules.
- Key responsibilities include managing client files, drafting legal documents, diary management, and liaising with clients and other stakeholders.
- Candidates should have proficiency in Microsoft Office, experience with electronic filing systems, and ideally some background in family law.
- This role offers a hybrid work option and emphasizes a positive work-life balance.
