Family Legal Secretary

Ponteland

Full-Time or Part Time can be considered

Salary: £26,500 - £27,000 per annum

The Role:-

A full time/part time position for an experienced legal secretary/assistant office based in a busy niche  law firm in Ponteland. The position will predominantly entail supporting 4 family lawyers.

Key Responsibilities;-

• audio and copy typing
• helping with general administration and supporting the lawyers to maintain high standards of client care 
• daily tasks include file opening, diary management and maintaining compliance systems

What we are looking for:-

The candidate should have previous legal secretarial experience (ideally within a Family department) and have knowledge of Microsoft O365, Excel, Outlook, case management systems and digital dictation. 

A high level of attention to detail and understanding of the requirements of compliance and the machinations of working in a professional law firm are essential. 

Excellent written communication and organisational skills are a pre-requisite for this busy role in a progressive law firm.  

The candidate should also be a team player as well as able to work on their own initiative.

Experience in a law firm is essential with ideally a minimum of one year working as a  legal secretary

Please apply today to:- (url removed)