Family Legal Secretary/Admin Assistant

Family Legal Secretary / Administrative Assistant - Whitley Bay

Salary: £24,000-£27,000 depending on experience

Hours: Full-time or Part-time considered

Location: Whitley Bay, North Tyneside

Working Pattern: Office based

Contract: Permanent

An established law firm in Whitley Bay is looking to recruit a Family Legal Secretary / Administrative Assistant to provide secretarial and administrative support to its busy Family Law team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator or Legal Assistant who enjoys providing hands-on support to solicitors and wants to join a friendly and professional legal environment.

Both full-time and part-time applications will be considered, making this a particularly attractive opportunity for someone looking for greater flexibility in their next legal support role.

The Role

Working closely with Family Solicitors, you will provide day-to-day secretarial and administrative support, helping to ensure files are organised, deadlines are met and clients receive an efficient and professional service.

• Preparing, organising and paginating court bundles and other legal documents
• Audio and copy typing correspondence and documentation
• Preparing letters, forms and standard legal documents
• Opening, maintaining and closing client files
• Managing diaries, appointments and key dates
• Liaising with clients, courts and other solicitors by telephone and email
• Scanning, filing and maintaining accurate electronic and paper records
• Assisting with general case administration across a busy Family Law caseload
• Supporting solicitors with the preparation of documentation ahead of court hearings
• Providing general administrative support to the wider Family team as required

About You

Previous experience within a law firm or legal environment would be highly advantageous, particularly if you have supported a Family Law department.

You will ideally have experience preparing court bundles and legal documentation, together with strong typing, administrative and organisational skills.

You should also be comfortable dealing professionally and sensitively with clients, as Family Law matters can often involve difficult or emotional circumstances.

You will be:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Confident managing multiple tasks and deadlines
• Comfortable working with legal documents and case management systems
• Professional and approachable when dealing with clients
• A strong team player who enjoys supporting busy fee earners
• Reliable, proactive and able to use your own initiative

What's on Offer?

A permanent opportunity with an established law firm in Whitley Bay, offering a salary of £24,000-£27,000 depending on experience.

The firm is happy to consider candidates looking for either full-time or part-time hours.

This role is office based in Whitley Bay and would suit candidates living across North Tyneside, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tynemouth, North Shields, Cullercoats, Monkseaton, Wallsend and the surrounding areas.

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