Family Legal Secretary

Senior Legal Assistant - Family Law

A well-established regional law firm is looking for a Senior Legal Assistant to join its Family Department in Brighton, supporting a partner on high-value and complex family law matters.

This is a role with real substance. You will be working across financial remedy cases, business and trust assets, child arrangements, pre and post-nuptial agreements and cohabitation disputes; it will be an interesting caseload that keeps the day varied and gives you genuine involvement in how matters progress.

What you will be doing

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the partner
• Audio and copy typing of correspondence, legal documents, court applications and reports
• Managing a busy diary, arranging appointments, meetings and court hearings
• Preparing legal bundles and court documentation
• Liaising with clients, barristers, courts, experts and other third parties
• Opening new client matters, maintaining accurate records and managing file administration, billing and document production
• Supporting the organisation and progression of complex family law matters, in line with firm procedures and regulatory requirements

What you will bring

• Experience as a Legal Secretary or Senior Legal Assistant, ideally within Family Law
• Confidence managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong typing, organisational and administrative skills, with accuracy under pressure
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• A professional, proactive approach and the ability to work independently
• Experience with case management systems and Microsoft Office

What is on offer

• £28,000 – £32,000 depending on experience
• Private medical cash plan and life insurance
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday
• Social activities, sports teams and dog-friendly office days

Interested?

If you have solid legal secretarial experience and want to put it to work on complex family matters within a supportive, well-regarded team, apply with your CV and we will be in touch to talk it through in confidence.

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