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Family Law Secretary (Full time)
Tait Farrier Graham —Gateshead
- £24,000 - £25,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
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Legal Administrator
Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Organisational skills
15h
Conveyancing Paralegal/ Secretary
Hay & Kilner —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £24,515 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Case management
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
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3d
Front of House / Administrator
DMA Law —Chester-le-Street
- From £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- In-person
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11d
Conveyancing Assistant
Gateley —Newcastle upon Tyne
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
6d
Legal Secretary PCR Newcastle
DAC Beachcroft —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
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Administration Assistant
Ward Hadaway LLP —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
5d
Conveyancing Assistant
The Barrington Law Partnership —Bishop Auckland
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
12d
Central Services Administrator
Hay & Kilner —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £23,133 - £24,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
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Legal Secretary REG Hub 2
DAC Beachcroft —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
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Administrator
NRG —North Tyneside
- £22,250 a year
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
VacancyTitle: Data Protection and Legal Assistant
Grainger plc —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Remote
14d
Administration Assistant
Tilly Bailey & Irvine —Hartlepool
- £24,479 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Administrative experience
- Accounting
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
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Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP —Newcastle upon Tyne
Making phone calls to clients and solicitors to update or chase for information. Evidence of good academics either from school, university or other studies.
15h
Family Law Secretary (Full time)
Tait Farrier Graham —Gateshead
Manage client communications, including answering phone calls, responding to emails, and scheduling appointments. Family law: 2 years (required).
£24,000 - £25,000 a year
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Family Law Secretary (Full time)

Tait Farrier Graham
Gateshead

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£24,000 - £25,000 a year

Benefits

On-site parking

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Filing
Microsoft Office
Administrative experience
Legal drafting
Data entry
Organisational skills
Computer skills
Typing
Clerical experience
Phone etiquette
Office experience

Full job description

Overview

Family Law Legal Secretary

Position Type: Full-time
Department: Family Law
Location: Gateshead

CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS (Must-Have Experience)

To be considered for this role, candidates must possess direct experience in the following areas:

Legal Aid Billing & Administration: Proven expertise in undertaking all aspects of family billing and legal aid applications. This includes securing legal aid, making amendments to applications, prior authority requests, VHCC applications, and billing uploads to the LAA.
Public Law: Prior experience assisting with public law children proceedings.
Family Law Background: Solid administrative support experience specifically within a family law legal environment.

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented, and proactive Family Law Secretary to join our legal team. In this role, you will provide exceptional administrative and secretarial support to our attorneys and clients. The ideal candidate will be a strong team player with excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities & DutiesLegal Aid & Billing Administration

Prepare and manage billing documentation for submissions to the Legal Aid Agency (LAA).
Handle the end-to-end legal aid application process, including amendments, VHCC applications, and prior authority requests.

Case Management & Document Preparation

Assist in preparing and drafting legal documents related to family law and public law children cases.
Undertake efficient digital dictation/audio typing as required.
Maintain highly accurate, up-to-date, and organized case files and databases for efficient case management.
Ensure strict compliance with court procedures, directions, and deadlines.

Client Care & Communication

Manage client communications, including answering phone calls, responding to emails, and scheduling appointments.
Collaborate with clients empathetically to gather necessary information and documentation for their cases.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Legal Expertise: Proven office experience with a heavy focus on administrative tasks within a family law setting.
Technical Proficiency: Strong computer skills, including advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal case management systems.
Typing Speed & Accuracy: Fast and accurate typing skills for document preparation, dictation, and data entry.
Communication: Excellent phone etiquette with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients, counsel, and colleagues.
Organization: Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills to manage competing priorities under pressure.
General Clerical: Experience with essential office duties including filing, photocopying, and scanning documents.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £24,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

Gateshead NE8 1LU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Family law: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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