Legal Secretary

Job title:

Legal Secretary

Company

TSR Legal

Job description

• Full Time
• Permanent
• Posted 18 hours ago

TSR LegalUp to circa £30,000 (DOE)Legal Secretary – Family DepartmentTSR Legal are working with a leading and award-winning Legal 500-ranked law firm, who are now seeking a skilled Legal Secretary to join their Family Department. This is a full-time position, supporting fee earners by delivering efficient, professional, and friendly secretarial and administrative assistance.This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dynamic, fast-growing firm that serves both UK and international clients, with a reputation for long-term client relationships and exceptional service.Key Responsibilities:

• Providing general secretarial support, including diary management, digital dictation, and file management.
• Preparing legal documents such as court forms (e.g., Form E, petitions, general applications).
• Producing court bundles and preparing briefs for counsel.
• Handling client enquiries professionally, both in person and over the phone.

Skills and Experience Required:Essential:

• Strong administrative skills: Proven ability to maintain accuracy and work efficiently under pressure.
• Organisational ability: Capable of prioritising workloads from multiple fee earners and managing deadlines with urgency and attention to detail.
• Proactive mindset: Takes initiative to complete routine tasks without prompting and keeps fee earners informed about ongoing administrative work.
• IT literacy: Comfortable with technology and open to adapting to new systems and processes.
• Compliance knowledge: Familiarity with anti-money laundering regulations and adherence to legal compliance protocols.
• Client service excellence: Demonstrates exceptional client care, controls client enquiry calls effectively, and identifies opportunities for upselling in a professional yet approachable manner.
• Strong communication skills: Builds rapport with colleagues and clients, communicates professionally, and accepts constructive feedback.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in Family law (legal secretarial experience in other areas of law will also be considered).
• Commercial awareness: Understands the importance of efficiency, compliance, and quality in ensuring excellent client service and contributing to profitability.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Support Staff Bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Pension scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• 25 days holiday, plus an extra day for Christmas closure.
• Access to Perkbox benefits.
• Free car parking for added convenience.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Who We’re Looking For:We’re seeking an individual who is:

• Passionate about delivering exceptional client service.
• Excited to work in a fast-paced, high-performing team.
• Aligned with the firm’s values of Growth, Relationships, Ambition, Collaboration, and Excellence.

Please contact Rachel Phillips, Associate Director in confidence on 02920 388100 / Rachel@tsrlegal.co.uk

Expected salary

Location

Farnborough, Hampshire

Job date

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 04:47:17 GMT

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