Legal Secretary Family

• Annual Salary: £24,000
• Location: Ayrshire
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Amazing opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join our busy civil department due to further growth. This role is ideal for someone who is personable, possesses a confident telephone manner, and has a keen eye for detail. The successful candidate will be accustomed to managing a busy workload, demonstrating excellent organisational skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

• Manage client interactions with professionalism and sensitivity, especially in family law and children law contexts.
• Perform audio typing and manage accurate typing tasks.
• Handle diary management efficiently, ensuring all appointments and deadlines are met.
• Assist with the preparation and lodging of court documents and legal aid applications as needed.
• Maintain high standards of confidentiality and security of all legal and firm documents.

• Proven experience as a legal secretary, preferably within family law and children law.
• Strong ability to manage a busy workload with excellent organisational skills.
• Experience in client handling, audio typing, and diary management.
• Proficient typing skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Experience in lodging court documents and handling legal aid applications is advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional telephone manner.

• Competitive salary of £24,000 per annum.
• Stable and secure full-time, permanent position.
• Standard working hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

To apply for this Legal Secretary position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.