Job Description

Family Legal Secretary / PA 6 Months Maternity Cover

Salary Very Competitive

A Top 200 regional law firm has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary/PA to join their successful Family department in Guildford. This will be initially a 6 month maternity cover contract with a strong possibility for it to be extended a further 6 months.

The firm have offices across Surrey and London, with an exceptional reputation for providing first class legal services across multiple disciplines.

You will be working alongside Legal 500 recommended lawyers supporting them on a wide range of Family matters for mid to high net worth clientele.

Duties will include:

• Assisting with a range of matters to include divorce, separation, children, pre-nuptial agreements and collaborative law
• Managing client enquiries effectively
• Audio typing from digital dictation
• Preparing Court documentation and collating Court bundles
• Drafting documentation from precedent
• Diary management

Skills required:

• Previous Legal Secretary/PA experience is essential within a family law department of a law firm
• Fast and accurate typing speeds and able to use digital dictation systems
• Knowledge of using case management systems
• A positive and flexible approach

In return, you will receive excellent employee benefits with a highly competitive salary and a positive working environment.