Legal Secretary – Family

We have an excellent opportunity for a full time Legal Secretary to join our Family department, to be based at our Shrewsbury office. Day to day you will be expected to support the department with secretarial and administrative work such as opening/closing files, on-boarding clients, liaising between clients and other third parties and audiotyping.

We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated and advantageous individual who enjoys engaging in business development and will support the growth of the department and firm. The successful candidate will work as part of a friendly, supportive, and approachable team.

You will receive a competitive salary depending on your qualifications and experience and work with a company who are committed to the highest levels of client satisfaction.

This position offers the opportunity for growth and development, so if you are looking to take the next step in your legal career, this role could be for you.

Employee Benefits

PCB Solicitors provide the following Employee Benefits following successful completion of an initial probation period:

  • Pension contributions,
  • Salary sacrifice scheme,
  • Discounts on gym memberships,
  • 24/7 online GP appointments,
  • Perks and discounts,
  • Employee Assistance Programme,
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays from start of employment,
  • Additional holiday awarded for length of service,
  • Paid sick leave after 6 months service, increasing after 2 years,
  • Regular company and charity events.

About PCB Solicitors

At PCB Solicitors LLP we believe that our clients deserve the best in service and advice. From Litigation and Dispute Resolution to Criminal Law, or Family Matters through to Residential Property and Commercial Property, and sound advice about Wills and estate administration, we pride ourselves on standing out from the crowd with an approachable team who share a can-do attitude.

PCB Solicitors LLP is a modern partnership of solicitors with offices in Shrewsbury, Welshpool, Church Stretton, Knighton, Telford, and Ludlow. Wherever we have an office, we dedicate ourselves to the service of the local and surrounding community. Working in Shropshire and Mid-Wales provides the opportunity to live and work in an idyllic rural environment.

PCB Solicitors LLP has been awarded a range of Quality Standards including the Lexcel Quality Mark and CQS accreditation by the Law Society for standards of practice management, demonstrating our commitment to quality and service is absolute.

Job Responsibilities:

· Dealing with clients from the outset, liaising between the client, fee earner and other third parties,

· Opening and closing files on the case management system (ALB), including archiving,

· On-boarding clients and organising appointments, both face to face or by telephone, and managing the fee earners calendar,  

· Audiotyping and drafting correspondence, documents, forms and attendance notes using the case management system (ALB),

· Ensuring each client matter is up to date in line with PCB’s compliance standards,

· Providing excellent client care in line with PCB Solicitors standards,

· Build strong client relationships with new and existing clients.

Essential Skills:

· Highly organised with precise attention to detail,

· Experience with MS office applications preferable,

· Experience using case management and legal systems,

· Able to work under pressure and retain high levels of confidentiality at all times,

· Proven internal and external communication skills,

· Maintain your continuing professional development requirements and stay up to date on relevant changes in Family law,

· Work in a collaborative manner within the team and wider firm,

· Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and with others,

· Have a positive approach to tasks and a strong work ethic.

Experience:

· Previous experience working in a Legal Support role is required,

· Experience working in Family Law is an advantage.

Job Types:

· Full time, Permanent.

Hours of Work:

· Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week.

Place of Work:

· Shrewsbury: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).

PCB Solicitors do not offer visa/sponsorship or relocation packages.

Salary:

· £21,000.00 to £22,400.00, per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.

Please contact Emma Baugh emma.baugh@pcblaw.co.uk HR Administrator with a covering letter and CV.