Family & Childcare Legal Secretary – St Albans

About the role

This full‑time, permanent role supports a busy Family & Childcare Law team in St Albans. You will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative assistance to fee earners, helping the department run smoothly and deliver excellent client service.

Key responsibilities

• 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.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar administrative role.
• Interest in Family and/or Childcare Law (preferred but not essential).
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• Strong attention to detail with fast and accurate typing.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Professional, proactive and client‑focused approach.

Required skills

• Fast and accurate typing.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.

What we 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, with additional leave for service and birthdays.
• Employer pension contribution and electric‑vehicle scheme.
• Optional Benenden health care and company laptop.
• Regular team social events, including summer and Christmas celebrations.