Legal Secretary – Family, Employment & Litigation (Part Time)

Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes

Salary: Competitive – Dependent on Experience

Permanent | Part-Time: Either: 3 full days per week, 09:00am – 5:15pm, or 5 days per week, 09:30am – 2:30pm

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support to lawyers specialising in Family, Employment and Litigation. This is a key support role within a busy legal team, requiring strong organisation, accuracy and professionalism. 

Key Responsibilities

• Typing and drafting legal documents, including:
  • Contracts and agreements
  • Court forms
  • Witness statements
  • Court bundles
• Audio typing (essential).
• Carry out routine AML checks and prepare relevant compliance paperwork.
• Diary management using Outlook.
• Answering telephones and managing general correspondence.
• Use the court portal to upload and monitor divorce and employment matters.
• Assist with file costing and invoice preparation.
• Maintain case management systems and organise client files.
• Prepare court bundles and case documentation.
• Perform general office administration:
  • Photocopying
  • Scanning
  • Filing
  • File opening and closing
• Liaise with court staff and barristers’ clerks.
• Communicate with clients in person, by phone and by email.

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within family, employment or litigation.
• Strong audio typing skills are essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and multitask.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Strong IT skills, including:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Outlook
  • Excel
  • Legal case management systems (e.g. Solpak)

• Prior experience supporting family or employment law teams.
• Experience preparing court bundles and legal documentation for hearings.