Family Law Secretary

Family Law Legal Secretary Peterborough, Cambridgeshire £18,500- £22,000 per annum (Dependent on experience) Full Time- Permanent Role A Leading law firm in Peterborough are expanding and recruiting for a Legal Secretary to join them on a full time permanent basis. The candidate ideal for this role will be someone with experience of family law and have experience of working in Private Law/ Family Law and domestic abuse departments. Knowledge of CCMS/Legal Aid eligibility desirable. A very busy, fast paced team working with lots of emergency situations. The successful candidate will support fee earners with their case load and ideally be proactive in their approach with specific experience / skills as follows: - Assist with completion of Family Court Application forms - Answering calls and taking detailed notes - Speaking with new clients - Knowledge of LASPO requirements to obtain Family Legal Aid desirable but not essential - Fast, accurate typing ability using digital audio systems (Ideally 65wpm ) - Experience of case management system (preferred) - IT literate - knowledge of the Microsoft office suite is key - Diary management- both outlook & paper formats - Strong organisational skills - Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality - Any other duties Reference ID: bowellafamily15 Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £18,500.00 to £22,000.00 /year