Are you an organised and proactive professional looking for a rewarding role in the legal sector? DMA Law is currently seeking a Legal Secretary to join its Childcare (Family Law) Department. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced legal environment, supporting experienced solicitors and legal professionals.
As a well-established and respected law firm, DMA Law has been providing expert legal services for many years, offering a client-focused approach with a commitment to excellence. Our Childcare Law team plays a vital role in supporting families and vulnerable individuals, and we are looking for a dedicated Legal Secretary to help ensure the smooth operation of the department.
This role is ideal for someone with previous legal secretary or administrative experience, particularly within a family law or childcare law setting, although training will be provided for the right candidate. If you thrive in a busy office, have excellent organisational skills, and enjoy working as part of a team, we would love to hear from you.
Job Details:
- Location: Sunderland office (flexible working options available)
- Salary: Dependent on experience
- Hours: Four days per week, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (one-hour lunch break, total 28 hours per week)
- Job Type: Part-time
- Basis: Permanent
- Start Date: ASAP
About the Role:
The Legal Secretary will provide essential administrative support to all members of the Childcare Law team to ensure the department runs efficiently and effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handling new enquiries
- Booking appointments and managing Fee Earner diaries
- Opening new files while ensuring compliance standards are met
- Drafting forms under supervision
- Preparing letters using standard templates
- Transcription of dictation
- Making and receiving telephone calls on behalf of the team
- Conducting searches
- Creating bills and assisting Fee Earners with preparing bills for costing with the Law Costs Draftsman
- Processing payments (both making and receiving)
- Managing incoming and outgoing post
- Filing and general administrative tasks
Essential Skills:
The ideal candidate will be:
- Well-organised with strong attention to detail
- Proactive, able to use their own initiative, and work to deadlines
- Personable and professional with clients and colleagues alike
- Computer literate with a good grasp of IT systems
- Willing to learn and develop new skills and knowledge
- A strong team player
How to Apply:
To register your interest, please email:
Deputy Department Manager Marc Hewitt at marc.hewitt@dma-law.co.uk
Deadline for applications: 11th March 2025
