Legal Secretary

Moore Barlow is currently seeking a Legal Secretary to join our Family Team based in Richmond. Situated near to main high street and station, our modern new offices provide a brilliant space for collaborative working. More about us: Formed via a merger in 2020, Moore Barlow is a leading law firm and we aim to be the best law firm to work for regionally. We are a career firm, providing access to high quality work, long-term career opportunities and an environment built on the premise of being ‘human first’. Put simply, we care as much about your career as you do. We are featured in The Times’ Best Law Firms 2024 list, and consistently achieve recognition for the quality of our services in the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. We are now 450 people, including 280 lawyers and 58 Partners, with offices across the South-East and London. Day to Day: Our Family Team, is a leading team in both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. We provide a supportive and collaborative service, believing that our services should be focused on achieving the right outcome. Your work will include but not limited to; * File opening and management. * Dictation. * Court bundles and forms. * Client ID Checks. * Preparing Risk and Compliance Assessments. * Providing Cost Estimates and Client Updates. * Billing and expenses. * Diary management for the team and arranging meetings for clients. * Assist with marketing and business development events. What we look for: Our Firm is built on the value of “Human First”, and because of that, we are looking to recruit those with a passion for delivering the best possible outcomes for their clients, and the drive to continuously learn and improve. You will ideally: * Possess strong communication, organisational, and teamwork skills. * Have knowledge of legal terminology, documentation, and legal processes. * Display exceptional attention to detail. * Be proficient in Microsoft Office packages. Above all, ours is a friendly, empathetic and expert team and as such, we are seeking an individual who can demonstrate a team-focused mindset, and a passion for achieving the right outcome for the clients we serve, and the Firm. While previous experience within a Family team would be advantageous, we're equally interested in hearing from those with relevant work or academic background demonstrating a genuine interest in this field. If you believe you meet these qualifications and are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply