Legal Secretary - Family Law

Halo Recruitment Ltd ,
Fareham, Hampshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £20,000 per annum

Overview

Halo Recruitment are working with a great company who are currently seeking a Legal Secretary for their Family Department to join their team in Wickham. The Firm They are a well-established and growing law firm situated on the South Coast and Isle of Wight. They pride themselves in providing a professional approach in a friendly environment. The role They are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Family Department to be based at our Wickham office. Working directly with a fee-earner you will support them in all day to day activities to include typing of correspondence, preparing bundles, liaising with clients and third parties, requesting reports, diary management and filing whilst ensuring that all files are kept in order and compliant with Lexcel quality standards. This role will need someone who has a flexible approach with a real can do attitude as you will be required to work on Reception 3 days a week and 2 days a week working directly with the fee earner. The Ideal Candidate Previous experience of family procedures - a must Previous experience of court work Strong and efficient secretarial and admin skills High level of attention to detail Excellent organisational skills Good telephone manner Fast, accurate typing ability IT literate - Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality Salary & Benefits : Competitive depending on experience, flexible holiday policy, contributory company pension, staff bonus scheme, healthcare cash back scheme and membership to Perkbox. The role is full time (35 hours per week).