Eventus Legal are seeking a Family Legal Secretary to join a small, established law firm in Wombwell, South Yorkshire. This is a permanent job position available on a full-time or part-time basis, with a salary of up to £26,000 depending on experience. The position is fully office-based, with no homeworking, although some flexibility around working hours may be available for the right person. Benefits include free parking, life insurance cover and 25 days annual leave. This Family Legal Secretary opportunity would suit an experienced legal support professional who enjoys being part of a close-knit and collaborative team and is confident working with legal aid matters and sensitive family law work.

Role Responsibilities

As a Family Legal Secretary, you will provide day-to-day legal and administrative support within the family team, while also assisting the care team when required. Your work will include client contact, document preparation and the effective use of legal aid and court systems.

• Preparing and compiling court bundles accurately and efficiently
• Using the Legal Aid Agency's CCMS portal to upload and download information and documents
• Answering telephone calls and dealing professionally with clients, including taking initial details where a fee earner is unavailable
• Managing emails, time recording and other day-to-day administrative tasks on the firm's systems
• Supporting family fee earners and providing assistance to the care team as and when required
• Working with costs-related processes where appropriate, including allocating costs, payments on account and processing bills returned by the costs draftsman, with training available where needed
• Using CaseLines and relevant court portals as part of the day-to-day administration of matters

Person Specification

The successful Family Legal Secretary will be an experienced legal support professional who can work confidently in a busy, small-office environment and who is comfortable dealing with sensitive areas of family and care work.

• At least two years' experience working as a Legal Secretary or in a comparable legal support position
• Previous experience of the legal aid system and CCMS
• Proven experience of preparing and compiling legal bundles
• Strong IT skills and confidence using electronic case management, email and court systems
• Excellent attention to detail and a reliable, organised approach to work
• The ability to communicate professionally and sensitively with clients who may be dealing with difficult personal circumstances
• A collaborative, practical approach and willingness to support colleagues across a small team
• Family law experience would be advantageous, although experienced Legal Secretaries from other practice areas will be considered where they have strong bundle preparation and legal aid experience
• Audio typing experience would be beneficial but is not essential
• Experience of legal aid costs processes, including payments on account and processing returned bills, would be advantageous but can be taught.

Benefits and Rewards

This Family Legal Secretary job offers an employee benefits package focused on accessibility, practical support and flexibility for the right person.

• Salary of up to £26,000 depending on experience
• Full-time or part-time permanent working available
• Company pension
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Standard office hours from 9.00am to 5.00pm with a one-hour lunch break for full-time employees
• Some flexibility around starts and finish times may be considered for the right person, subject to the needs of the office
• Free on-site parking
• Life insurance
• Access to a private GP service and 24/7 counselling support
• Accessible location close to the M1 and within reach of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield

About the Company

This is an established high street law firm with a close-knit team and a practical, non-hierarchical working environment. The firm handles family, care, conveyancing and wills and probate work, with family and care forming a significant part of its practice. Colleagues work collaboratively and senior members of the business remain actively involved in the day-to-day running of the office. The firm is focused on providing an excellent, honest and ethical service to its clients, modernising its working practices and maintaining a stable, sustainable business for the long term. For someone who values a local Wombwell base, a small team and a straightforward working culture, this Family Legal Secretary opportunity offers the chance to become an important part of the firm's support function.

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this career enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Family Legal Secretary job, please send your CV to Vanessa Grey at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at vanessa.grey@eventuslegal.com or phone 07572 760099 for a confidential discussion. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications received for roles, if you have not heard from us within 10 days you have not been successful on this occasion.

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