We are currently seeking an experienced Family Law/ Child Care Secretary or Legal Assistant to join our established Child Care team at our Manchester Office. This is a full-time permanent position that offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive range of staff benefits:
𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲:
- Previous legal secretarial experience working within a Child Care/ Family Law team is essential
- Ability to produce documents efficiently
- Familiar with the production of legal forms and court procedures
- A comprehensive understanding of the child care/ Family law proceeding process
- Excellent levels of accuracy
- Initiative to learn and ability to self-motivate
- Excellent communication skills with team members, clients and third parties
- Experience of working under pressure to tight deadlines
- IT skills – Microsoft Word, case management system using Partner for Windows, formatting and editing documents
- Administration tasks and diary management
- All other tasks to help support the needs of the Solicitors, Fee earners and clients
- You will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of our office, contributing to the smooth functioning of the firm and supporting your department in delivering exceptional service to our clients.
The successful candidate will benefit from:
- Competitive Salary
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- 28 days' annual leave
- Additional leave for your length of service
- 1-day annual leave for your birthday
- Annual Christmas company shutdown
- Employee gift scheme for important dates and milestones
- Refer a colleague incentive
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
- Flexible working - subject to business needs and your role within the Firm
- Hybrid working - subject to business needs and your role within the Firm