Legal Secretary

at  Swift Temps

OVERVIEW

Swift Placements are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to join our clients dynamic legal team. This position has arisen due to growth and will be based in the Child Care team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary preferably within Family or Child Care Law.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Familiarity with audio typing is advantageous but not essential; training can be provided.
• A solid understanding of IT systems relevant to legal practice will be beneficial.
• Strong time management abilities to meet deadlines efficiently while maintaining high-quality work standards.
  If you feel you fit the criteria required to be successful within this role, please apply today and one of the Swift consultants will be in touch. Please note, Swift are a recruitment agency supporting our client with this role. The successful candidate will be employed on a permanent basis directly with our client from commencement of employment. REF INDP
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: From £24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Legal Secretary: 1 year (required)
• Family/ Child Care Law: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: IND

• Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to fee earners within the Child Care team.
• Prepare, proofread, file and format legal documents.
• Manage case files and maintain accurate records, ensuring all documentation is up to date, organised and easily accessible.
• Communicate effectively with clients, courts, and other legal professionals via telephone and email, demonstrating professionalism at all times.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments and court appearances.
• Assistant with the preparation of court materials.
• Conduct legal search and gather relevant information as needed.
• Handle correspondence, phone calls and emails promptly and professionally.