Family & Childcare Legal Secretary – St Albans, Hertfordshire Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full Time | Permanent
Benefits: Excellent Benefits Package | Training & Development

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an organised and enthusiastic Family & Childcare Legal Secretary to join the expanding Family Law department of a highly regarded Legal 500 law firm based in St Albans.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a busy and supportive team, providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to solicitors specialising in Family Law, Childcare and Legal Aid matters.

Previous experience within Family or Childcare Law would be advantageous, although applications are welcomed from experienced Legal Secretaries with a background in other practice areas who have a genuine interest in developing their careers within Family Law.

The firm offers a friendly working environment, modern paperless systems, ongoing training and excellent opportunities for career development.

The Role

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to Family and Childcare Solicitors.
• Producing legal correspondence and documentation using digital dictation and copy typing.
• Managing diaries, appointments and meetings for fee earners.
• Liaising with clients, Counsel, experts, courts and other third parties.
• Assisting with Legal Aid applications and CCMS matters.
• Processing experts' invoices and fee notes.
• Maintaining electronic files and ensuring accurate document management.
• Handling telephone enquiries and providing excellent client care.
• Ensuring compliance with internal procedures and confidentiality requirements.

About You

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar legal support role.
• Experience within Family Law, Childcare Law or Legal Aid would be desirable.
• Fast and accurate typing skills, ideally including digital dictation.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy legal environment.
• A professional, approachable manner and commitment to excellent client service.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas/New Year leave.
• Additional birthday leave.
• Increasing annual leave entitlement with service.
• Employer pension contributions.
• Optional healthcare scheme.
• Electric vehicle scheme.
• Modern IT systems and firm laptop.
• Ongoing training, mentoring and career development.
• Annual salary reviews and appraisals.
• Summer and Christmas social events.
• Friendly, supportive and established team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary looking to specialise or further develop their career in Family and Childcare Law within a respected and growing law firm.