Family & Childcare Team Legal Secretary
Location: St Albans
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Dependent on Experience

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and organised Legal Secretary to join a busy and expanding Family & Childcare Law team based in St Albans.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a supportive, modern, and well-established legal practice that is committed to delivering outstanding client service. Working within a dynamic team, you will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the department.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Audio typing from digital dictation and copy typing.
• Preparing, formatting, and amending legal documents and correspondence.
• Managing electronic filing and maintaining accurate client records.
• Handling incoming and outgoing telephone calls with clients, Counsel, experts, and third parties.
• Managing fee earners' diaries, appointments, and meetings.
• Welcoming clients and visitors in a professional manner.
• Assisting with Legal Aid (CCMS) applications and administration.
• Processing fee notes and managing experts' invoices.
• Ensuring compliance with office procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Providing general administrative support as required.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar administrative role.
• Experience within Family and/or Childcare Law (preferred but not essential).
• A genuine interest in Family Law.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail with fast and accurate typing skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• A professional, proactive, and client-focused approach.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Modern, fully paperless working environment with up-to-date technology.
• 23 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, Christmas and New Year closure.
• Additional annual leave with length of service.
• Additional Birthday Leave.
• Employer pension contribution.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme.
• Optional Benenden Health Care.
• Firm laptop.
• Annual appraisals and salary reviews.
• Mentoring and supportive supervision.
• Regular team social events, including summer and Christmas celebrations.
• Additional employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives.

If you're an organised Legal Secretary looking to further your career within a supportive Family Law team, we'd love to hear from you.