Legal Secretary – Family Law

About the role

We are seeking a Legal Secretary to join our Family & Childcare team in the St Albans office of a multi‑service law firm recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers UK. This full‑time position offers the chance to develop professionally within a dynamic, award‑winning practice that focuses on access to justice.

Key responsibilities

• Type from digital dictation and perform copy‑typing with high accuracy.
• Manage electronic filing and maintain case files in the CCMS system.
• Handle inbound and outbound telephone calls with clients, counsel, experts and other parties.
• Maintain appointment diaries for fee earners and senior team members.
• Welcome visitors, manage client interactions, and ensure compliance with practice manual procedures.
• Process legal aid applications, fee notes, and expert invoices.
• Perform any additional administrative tasks as required.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a legal secretary or in a similar administrative role, preferably within family and childcare law.
• Strong organisational abilities and capacity to work under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with accurate spelling.
• Fast and precise typing skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency with CCMS (case management) software.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary (£25,000‑£28,000 per year) and regular salary reviews.
• Pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Additional birthday leave and an electric‑vehicle scheme.
• Optional Benenden health care coverage.
• Company laptop and modern IT infrastructure for paper‑less working.
• Ongoing training, mentorship and professional development.
• 23 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Bi‑annual summer and Christmas parties and other employee perks.