Family Litigation Legal Secretary

STEWART JOHNSON PARTNERS
Permanent Recruitment Specialists
Legal Secretary
📍 Location: Milton Keynes
💷 Salary: Competitive (DOE)
🕒 Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday 09:00-17:15
📄 Contract: Permanent
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a well-established and highly regarded law firm. Working alongside an experienced fee earner, you'll play a key role in providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support while delivering an exceptional service to clients.
This is an ideal opportunity for an organised, proactive individual who enjoys working in a professional, fast-paced legal environment.
About the Company
Our client is a respected and established law firm with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality legal services. They pride themselves on providing outstanding client care and fostering a supportive, collaborative working environment.
Why Join This Business?
* Join a friendly and supportive legal team
* Work for a well-established and reputable law firm
* Varied and interesting workload
* Long-term career development opportunities
* Be part of a business that values excellent client service
Key Responsibilities
* Produce accurate legal correspondence and documents
* Manage diaries, appointments and key deadlines for your fee earner
* Maintain organised filing and case management systems
* Handle incoming telephone calls professionally and efficiently
* Liaise with clients and respond to routine enquiries
* Manage incoming and outgoing post, emails and correspondence
* Prepare, copy, collate and bind legal documentation
* Support your fee earner with the day-to-day administration of their caseload
* Maintain an up-to-date overview of active matters to assist with client queries
About You
* Minimum of two years' legal secretarial experience within private practice
* Excellent typing and document production skills
* Strong Microsoft Word and Windows knowledge
* Experience using legal case management systems
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
* Professional and confident telephone manner
* Strong communication and client care skills
* Able to prioritise workloads and work effectively under pressure
Benefits
* Competitive salary dependent on experience
* Full-time permanent position
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
* Opportunity for ongoing professional development
* Stable, long-term career opportunity
Working Hours
Full-time, Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:15 .
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Legal Secretary looking to join a professional and supportive law firm where your skills and client-focused approach will be valued, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Stewart Johnson Partners for a confidential discussion about the opportunity
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed