Family Legal Secretary/assistant - St. Austell, United Kingdom - Coodes Solicitors

Coodes Solicitors

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St. Austell, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Our Family Law department is one of the largest in the county and offers a full range of family law services.

A role in the family department means working on matters that are at the very core of our clients' lives.

From divorce and associated arrangements for finances and children to domestic violence and injunctions.

You will work as part of the core support team for Family law focused on providing administrative support to the lawyers in the team.

What you will do:

Provide administrative and secretarial support to the Family lawyers
Communicate with and assist clients and 3rd party professionals
Prepare standard documents and lettersProgressing matters procedurally
Progressing matters procedurally

About you
Family law is a rewarding area of work.

Our lawyers are often working to tight deadlines and with clients in immediate need so above all of the skills and experience outlined below must be a passion to make a difference to the lives of our clients.

Experience and Skills:

Experience as a Secretary / Assistant in a professional setting
Competent IT user with the wiliness to learn new systems (full training is provided)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organisational skills
Capable of effectively dealing with multiple tasks and deadlines
High level of attention to detail and accuracy
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
Empathetic and understanding attitude toward clients' needs and concerns

About us

Coodes LLP is one of the leading law firms in Cornwall and Devon and the longest established firm in the region.

With over 150 staff across 8 offices, we provide legal advice across the entire spectrum of business and personal needs, delivered by highly-experienced lawyers with a dedicated and skilled support team.

Coodes has built a reputation over the last decade of being one of the most forward thinking firms by regional, if not, national standards and a number of our departments and lawyers are recognised as the leaders in the region.

Coodes prides itself on the investment and support given to staff who wish to progress in their career.

Additional benefits include
Group pension plan, Annual bonus scheme, Medical cash plan, Life assurance, Holiday trading, Private medical insurance options, Discounted gym membership, Cycle to work and a Discounted shopping platform

Location

Ideally St Austell or Truro although we are open to discussion regarding which of our eight locations best suits you.

In addition to our offices, the firm aims to enable as many staff as possible to incorporate an element of remote work into their working week if they so wish.

Hours
This is a full time position. 35 hours a week Monday to Friday.