We are a renowned multiservice law firm committed to access for justice. Our lawyers specialise in criminal defence, family law, housing, civil liberties and human rights. We are a Legal 500 and Chambers UK recommended firm who are currently recruiting an experienced Legal Secretary. The ideal candidate will have previously dealt with both legal aid and privately funded work and will join our Family Team in our Margate office.

This is a full-time position with the successful candidate being part of a dynamic and expanding team and supporting fee earners in dealing with all aspects of family law including matrimonial/divorce/private law/domestic abuse and care proceedings. Previous experience is desirable.

Duties

  • To type from digital dictation, or otherwise including copy typing.
  • To do such electronic filing as may be required from time to time.
  • To deal with the maintenance of files as may be required from time to time.
  • To deal with telephone calls whether incoming or outgoing from clients, Counsel, experts and other third parties.
  • To keep appointment diaries for any Fee Earner or any Senior Member of the team.
  • To deal with clients and others visiting the office as may be appropriate
  • To ensure compliance with all office procedures as laid down in the Practice Manual including any variations or amendments.
  • To ensure familiarity with the working of all computers, photocopiers, fax machines or other office equipment normally used by a secretary.
  • To deal with such routine maintenance of such equipment as might normally be expected of a secretary.
  • To ensure that equipment faults or breakdowns are promptly notified to the Practice Manager or their substitute for the time being.
  • To ensure compliance with all office procedures as laid down in the Office Manual including any variations or amendments.
  • Whilst the above represents the main duties and responsibilities it may be necessary from time to time for the smooth running of the office, for all Members of Staff to undertake any task for which they are qualified that may be undertaken by any other Member of Staff in a solicitors’ office.
  • To deal with CCMS legal aid matters / applications.
  • To action any fee notes and/or matters pertaining to experts’ invoices.
  • Liaison with the necessary department in the firm as necessary and appropriate.

Skills/Knowledge:

  • Fast and accurate typing skills and spelling.
  • Clear and precise written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to cope with the pressure and demands of working in a typing pool environment.
  • Computer skills and the ability to use the hardware and software applications in use in the office.

You will receive a positive and supportive working environment with a team that prides themselves on promoting from within, exposure to industry specialists and a fantastic opportunity to continue your development in an award-winning law firm.

The salary for this role is dependent on experience.

Please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@gtstewart.couk

(Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we are unable to respond to all candidates or provide feedback on your application, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days of the application deadline then you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.)