Family Legal Assistant

QED Legal LLP; Low Bolton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm in Bury is seeking a Legal Assistant/Secretary to provide vital support in their Family Law department. The role includes managing diaries, preparing legal documentation, and assisting with case management. Candidates should have prior experience in Family Law and excellent typing skills. This position offers competitive salary, extensive training, and numerous benefits, including 25 days holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Birthday off

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Assistant in a Family Law team.
• Fast and accurate typing skills; audio typing is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide full secretarial support to Family Law fee earners.
• Assist with case management and prepare legal documentation.
• Manage diaries, appointments, and meetings.

Skills

Legal support experience in Family Law

Fast and accurate typing skills

Job description

Legal Assistant/Secretary – Family Law – Bury

Join a busy and friendly Family Law department as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant. Enjoy ongoing support, training, and development in a collaborative team, with a wide range of benefits and career progression opportunities.

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary or Assistant with a background in Family Law? This is a great opportunity to join a well-established regional law firm at their Bury office. You’ll provide vital secretarial and administrative support to fee earners handling sensitive family matters – all while being part of a supportive and professional team.

Key Responsibilities:
Provide full secretarial support to Family Law fee earners, including audio typing
Assist with case management and prepare legal documentation under instruction
Manage diaries, appointments, and meetings
Liaise professionally with clients, courts, and external agencies by phone and email
Maintain and update internal databases and case files accurately
Candidate Requirements:
Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Assistant in a Family Law team
Fast and accurate typing skills (audio typing an advantage)

What’s on Offer:
Competitive salary
Ongoing training, development, and internal compliance webinars, provide the opportunity to get fee earning experience and progress quickly.
25 days holiday + bank holidays, with additional leave after 2 years’ service
Birthday off
Pension scheme
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to further their legal support career within a friendly, fast-paced Family Law team that values personal development and long-term staff retention.

If you’re interested send your CV to [e-mail]
Or call 07946 239688 for a confidential chat about this role or similar legal support roles in your area.