Family Legal Secretary

Senior Legal Assistant - Family Law

A well-established regional law firm is looking for a Senior Legal Assistant to join its Family Department in Brighton, supporting a partner on high-value and complex family law matters.

This is a role with real substance. You will be working across financial remedy cases, business and trust assets, child arrangements, pre and post-nuptial agreements and cohabitation disputes; it will be an interesting caseload that keeps the day varied and gives you genuine involvement in how matters progress.

What you will be doing

Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the partner
Audio and copy typing of correspondence, legal documents, court applications and reports
Managing a busy diary, arranging appointments, meetings and court hearings
Preparing legal bundles and court documentation
Liaising with clients, barristers, courts, experts and other third parties
Opening new client matters, maintaining accurate records and managing file administration, billing and document production
Supporting the organisation and progression of complex family law matters, in line with firm procedures and regulatory requirementsWhat you will bring

Experience as a Legal Secretary or Senior Legal Assistant, ideally within Family Law
Confidence managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong typing, organisational and administrative skills, with accuracy under pressure
Excellent client care and communication skills
A professional, proactive approach and the ability to work independently
Experience with case management systems and Microsoft OfficeWhat is on offer

£28,000 – £32,000 depending on experience
Private medical cash plan and life insurance
Company pension
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday
Social activities, sports teams and dog-friendly office daysInterested?

If you have solid legal secretarial experience and want to put it to work on complex family matters within a supportive, well-regarded team, apply with your CV and we will be in touch to talk it through in confidence.

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