Brighton Family Law Secretary – Proactive & Detail‑Oriented

eNL Legal; Brighton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL Legal seeks a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant to join its Family team in Brighton. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners, manage enquiries, diary, and billing, and assist with court documentation and bundles.

The role requires a proactive, well-organised professional with strong communication skills and attention to detail, capable of prioritising multiple workloads in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in legal secretarial work.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Experience preparing court documentation and using court portals.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners within a busy Family team.
• Assist with a varied range of Family Law matters, including managing new enquiries, diary management, billing and accounts administration.
• Prepare court documentation, file documents via the HMCTS Family Court portal and assist with the preparation of court bundles, briefs and exhibits.
• Support fee earners with general case management and ensure files and administrative processes are maintained accurately and efficiently.

Job description

eNL Legal seeks a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant to join its Family team in Brighton. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners, manage enquiries, diary, and billing, and assist with court documentation and bundles.

The role requires a proactive, well-organised professional with strong communication skills and attention to detail, capable of prioritising multiple workloads in a supportive environment.