Family Litigation Legal Secretary

STEWART JOHNSON PARTNERS
Permanent Recruitment Specialists

Legal Secretary

📍 Location: Northampton
💷 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.