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Business Back Up Professional Appointments Ltd
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Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire
Family Law Secretary
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £26,000 per annum |
Overview
Our client a legal firm located in Gerrards Cross are looking for a Legal Secretary to join their Family Law team to provide secretarial and administrative support. Key Responsibilities: Provide administrative assistance, including opening and archiving files, scanning and copying documents Dealing with client queries, liaising with the relevant lawyer when necessary Assisting with office duties such as filing, typing (from dictation if required) and answering calls Preparing monthly bills, letters and costs estimates Prepare indexes and bundles for use at court, including preparing Form Hs and cost schedules Draft court paperwork to include divorce or dissolution petitions, applications for decree nisi and decree absolute Assisting with production of financial disclosure and statements/ exhibits to statements and other tasks such as enquiries and instruction of experts. Attend court to assist counsel as and when requested or issue applications and lodge documents Attend client or other premises to deliver documents, verify identification or carry out other errands Organise meetings, arrange attendance at seminars and other courses as requested Liaise with clients face to face and over the telephone Key Skills/Qualifications: Good working knowledge of family law Ability to work under pressure Excellent written and spoken communication abilities