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Family Legal Secretary

Employer
Clayton Legal
Location
England, Greater Manchester, Manchester
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
13 May 2018
Reference
CMS032117'2002

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Practice area
Family
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
PQE
Not applicable
Position
Legal secretary
Sector
Private practice

Job Details

I am currently assisting a well-established Law firm based in Manchester, who are now seeking a Family Legal Secretary to provide first class support for the Family department.

Ideal candidates must have a minimum of 2 years' experience in a Family Secretary role as providing support in relation to a variety of Family matters and have a full understanding of Legal Aid. Experience using CMMS is essential.

The role will involve typical secretarial duties:

  • Drafting a variety of legal documentation
  • Preparing briefs for Counsel
  • Collating Court bundles
  • Liaising with Counsel, Solicitor's and Third-Party Agents
  • Diary management

The successful candidate will be expected to provide full secretarial support such as diary management, audio typing and Microsoft Office.

The salary is negotiable and dependant on experience for the right candidate.

If you are interested in applying or hearing more about either of the positions, please send a copy of your CV to Beth - b.simpson@clayton-legal.co.uk or alternatively, call on 01772 259121 for an informal discussion.

At Clayton Legal we passionately believe your talent matters, so we specialise in recruiting the best legal talent and connecting this to the right opportunities. Clayton Legal is recognised as the talent partner of choice with clients ranging from small legal practices to international and global law firms. Whether you're looking for total recruitment outsourcing or a single appointment, or an overview of the recruitment market our award recognised service can confidently meet your talent needs.

Company

With long-established, and trusted relationships across a client base that includes Legal 500, Top 200, Regional and Boutique law firms, our team are passionate about driving service excellence across the business and impacting the careers, and lives, of legal talent across the country.

What we specialise in

We cover the length and breadth of the UK from Lancashire to London, Hampshire to Hull, and we recruit at all levels including; Partners, Solicitors, Paralegals, Legal Support Staff including Legal Cashiers, Legal IT, Marketing and Business Development and general administration.

We place legal professionals across the full spectrum of practice areas and specialisms, including:

  • Property – Residential, Commercial, Real Estate
  • Litigation, Civil and Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution
  • Corporate & Commercial
  • Employment
  • Personal Injury Including all areas of Negligence
  • Private Client including Trusts, Wills & Probate
  • Family
  • Compliance and Regulatory
  • Banking
  • Cost Lawyers
  • Practice Management/Legal Cashiers

Our regional teams ensure that firms are guaranteed local and regional focus whilst having access to a national talent pool of opportunities. Our teams are focused in:-

  • The North West
  • Yorkshire /Humberside and Scotland
  • The West and East Midlands 
  • London and the Home Counties
  • The South West

Why Clayton Legal?

  • We’re genuinely experts in our field servicing the length and breadth of the UK, our knowledge of the local, regional and national legal market is unparalleled.
  • We give the personal touch – our Consultants are personable, yet committed – you can rest assured you’re dealing with a person throughout the process and not just a name at the end of a line.
  • We are often instructed on unique opportunities in the market that you won’t find on job boards.
  • We add value where we know it’s needed – with general career advice, top tips and resources through every step of the journey.
  • Expert career advice guiding you through every step of the journey to secure your next career move including expert advice on salary, interview capability, offer management through our regular contact.
  • We provide regular market information including salary data and bespoke reports.

We take our role in the placing of legal professionals into their dream jobs extremely seriously, understanding implicitly the importance of listening to requirements, working in their best interest at all times, and giving them the tools and resources, they need at every step of the journey – for a successful outcome for all parties.

So, if you’re an ambitious candidate looking to make your next move, we’re here to help. Visit our website www.clayton-legal.co.uk or email us at enquiries@clayton-legal.co.uk

 

 

 

 

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