Family Legal Secretary

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic law firm in West Sussex seeks an experienced Family Legal Secretary. The role involves managing diaries, drafting legal documents, and ensuring seamless communication with clients. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong organisational skills. Competitive salary and supportive team offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Free on-site parking

Close-knit team environment

Office near shops and cafés

Qualifications

• Experience in family law is ideal.
• Confident using relevant software.
• Must maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries and schedule appointments efficiently.
• Draft and proofread legal documents attentively.
• Communicate professionally with clients and courts.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Client-friendly manner

Time-management skills

Typing skills

Education

Previous experience in a legal secretary role

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

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We’re recruiting on behalf of our client, a dynamic and growing law firm in West Sussex, for a confident and capable Family Legal Secretary.

If you’re an experienced Family Legal Secretary and the kind of person who thrives on keeping everything (and everyone) organised, can spot a typo at 50 paces, and doesn’t flinch when the printer jams again—this role may have your name on it.

About the Firm

Our client is a well-regarded, fast-paced practice that specialises in all things family law—from amicable separations to complex financial arrangements and the occasional pet custody negotiation. The team is known not just for its legal expertise, but for being supportive, collaborative, and a genuinely enjoyable group to work with. (They don’t wear capes, but they probably should.)

The Role

You’ll be the organisational force behind a team of busy family lawyers, keeping things ticking over and making sure no one misses a court deadline or a client meeting. You’ll handle everything from drafting documents and managing diaries to answering phones and assembling court bundles—all with a cool head and a can-do attitude.

Key Responsibilities

• Answering calls, managing diaries, and scheduling appointments with the efficiency of a seasoned air traffic controller
• Drafting and proofreading legal documents with eagle-eyed attention to detail
• Managing both paper and digital files without losing your place (or your patience)
• Communicating with clients and courts in a professional and reassuring manner
• Assisting with trial prep and coordinating exhibits and witnesses like a logistical genius
• Maintaining confidentiality—because loose lips do more than sink ships in this line of work

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a legal secretary role, ideally within family law
• Excellent typing skills (bonus points if you can audio type while sipping coffee)
• Confident using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
• Strong organisational and time-management skills—you don’t just keep up, you stay ahead
• A calm, client-friendly manner, even when the stakes (or emotions) are high
• A sense of humour—because sometimes laughter really is the best stress reliever

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• A close-knit team
• Free on-site parking
• Offices within easy walking distance of shops and cafés

Ready to support a top-tier legal team and make a real difference to clients' lives—while keeping the office running like clockwork? Apply NOW!