Part Time Legal Secretary

Job Title: Legal Secretary

Location: Cheltenham

Salary: £21,000 – £35,000 pro rata

Contract Type: Part Time 21-28 hours

Currently recruiting an experienced Family Law legal secretary, to join a fast paced and well-established team in their Cheltenham Office. The ideal candidate will have experience working as a legal secretary or similar with a pretence for experience in family law.

The Role

Preparation of correspondence and legal documents
Digital dictation, word processing and copy typing with speed and accuracy
Preparation of electronic Family Court bundles and managing case related deadlines.
Maintaining fee earner’s diaries including computerised diaries; making appointments, arranging meetings.
Submitting to the notaries bookkeeper monthly accounting data by electronic data transmission.
Efficient use of case manager systems, including court and accounting/land registry portals.
Dealing with telephone enquiries.
Undertaking general office duties; photocopying, emailing, faxing.
Preparation of mail for dispatch.
Taking and passing on messages to the appropriate person; taking the initiative to deal with administrative/process enquiries.
Dealing with web enquiries.

What We’re Looking For

Legal knowledge: understanding of family law and notarial procedures and terminology is essential.
Secretarial skills: proficient in typing, dictation, document formatting and general office administration.
Communication skills: excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with clients, colleagues and the court.
Organisational skills: ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
IT skills: proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel), and experience with case management systems.
Professionalism: maintaining confidentiality, discretion, and a professional demeanour with clients and colleagues. Maintaining a smart appearance and dress code appropriate for the role. Punctual and reliance in office attendance.
Adaptability: willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: ability to work effectively as a part of a team and collaborate with other

What’s On Offer

Competitive salary of £21,000 – £25,000 pro rata
21 – 28 hours per week – Flexible

To Apply

If you’re ready to take the next step in your legal career with a progressive firm, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a short covering email outlining your interest in the role.