Legal Secretary – Public Family – Based in Luton
We are seeking an experienced legal secretary to join our public family team in Luton.
Opportunity
Position: Legal Secretary, Public Family
Start Date: Immediate start but willing to wait for the right candidate
Location: Office based – Luton, Bedfordshire
We now have an excellent opportunity for an experienced, full-time Legal Secretary to join our dedicated Public Family team. In this role, you will provide essential secretarial, administrative and client support to a busy Solicitor, playing a key part in the smooth running of the department. Your responsibilities will include audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence, together with a range of administrative tasks, including preparing and completing standard Public Family law template documents such as Legal Aid applications, Part 25 applications and attendance notes. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a supportive, professional environment where attention to detail and client care are paramount.
Who are we?
Machins Solicitors LLP is a respected regional law firm with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional client care and expert legal advice. Our Public Family team are a highly respected team of children law solicitors with extensive experience of representing parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and children who are involved with social services. To learn more about Machins Solicitors LLP, please visit the ‘Our Firm’ page.
Key responsibilities
- Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to solicitors in the Public Family department.
- Audio and copy typing of legal documents, reports and correspondence.
- Preparing Public Family law documentation, including Legal Aid applications, Part 25 applications and attendance notes.
- Assisting with Legal Aid billing and cost recovery processes.
- Preparing court bundles and managing case documentation.
- Opening and maintaining client files, ensuring compliance with Lexcel, GDPR and anti-money laundering requirements.
- Managing correspondence, telephone calls, diaries, appointments and key court deadlines, while liaising professionally with clients, courts and other third parties.
What we offer
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Standard office hours are 9:00am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday.
About you
- Previous secretarial experience, preferably within legal service and ideally within public family is desirable.
- Strong typing (minimum 50wpm) and document production skills with excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
- Experience of audio dictation typing experience is desirable.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- A friendly, professional manner and a genuine commitment to client care.
- Personal pride in the quality of their work which should be to a high standard and delivered within the required timeframes.
How to apply and the interview process
If you’re a proactive and dedicated legal secretary looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. We are interested in you and what you can bring to Machins to enrich our expanding team.
To apply please send your send your current C.V. together with a covering letter to hr.department@machins.co.uk
Applications will be considered as they are received.
We may close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
