Legal Secretary - Family Law

About the Role

Our client, a respected legal practice in Plymouth , is seeking a professional and efficient Legal Secretary to provide vital support to their Family Law department. You will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth administrative operation of the team, handling client communications, managing case files, and supporting solicitors with their day-to-day tasks. This is a key role for someone with excellent organisational skills and a discreet, professional demeanour, essential for working within the sensitive area of family law. Join us in Devon and become a valued member of our dedicated team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to family law solicitors.
• Manage diaries, schedule appointments, and arrange meetings for legal staff.
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, post, and telephone calls.
• Prepare legal documents, forms, and correspondence as directed by fee earners.
• Maintain and organise client files, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
• Assist with client reception duties and manage client queries with empathy and professionalism.

  Requirements
• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary , preferably within a Family Law setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Excellent typing skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Discretion and a high level of professionalism when dealing with sensitive information.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures in family law is highly desirable.

  Benefits
• Competitive salary in line with experience.
• Generous holiday entitlement and company pension scheme.
• Opportunity to work within a well-established and supportive legal environment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Pleasant office location in Plymouth .