Family Legal Assistant

QED Legal LLP; North Common; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established regional law firm in Bury is seeking a Legal Assistant/Secretary for its Family Law department. The role involves providing vital secretarial and administrative support while being part of a collaborative team. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in Family Law and fast typing skills. This position offers competitive salary, ongoing development, and 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and development

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Birthday off

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Assistant in a Family Law team.

Responsibilities

• Provide full secretarial support to Family Law fee earners.
• Assist with case management and prepare legal documentation.
• Manage diaries, appointments, and meetings.
• Liaise with clients, courts, and external agencies.
• Maintain internal databases and case files accurately.

Skills

Fast and accurate typing skills

Audio typing

Job description

Overview

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.