Family Legal Secretary

Simpson Judge Ltd; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm is seeking a proactive Family Legal Secretary in Bradford to provide high-quality administrative support. The role requires at least one year of experience in a legal environment, focusing on family law tasks. Ideal candidates will excel in communication and attention to detail, with hybrid working options available once settled. Supportive team environment and ongoing development opportunities are offered, along with exposure to various family law matters.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Ongoing development opportunities

Exposure to meaningful family law work

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar legal support role.
• Confident using digital dictation and MS Office.
• Able to manage sensitive situations with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to family fee-earners including audio typing.
• Manage documentation for relationship breakdowns and sensitive applications.
• Liaise with clients, courts, and third parties.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Digital dictation

MS Office

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Family Legal Secretary

Location: Bradford

Salary: DOE

Experience: Minimum 1 year in a legal support role

Working Pattern: Hybrid available

Hours: Full Time

The Role

We are working with a well-regarded family law team in Bradford who are seeking a proactive Family Legal Secretary to provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support. This is a great opportunity for someone with at least one year's experience in a legal environment to build their skills within a varied and fast-paced family practice. Hybrid working is available once settled in.

You’ll support fee-earners across a wide range of family matters, including complex and sensitive cases, so professionalism, attention to detail and strong communication skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive secretarial support to family fee-earners, including audio typing, document formatting, file management and diary coordination

• Preparing and handling documentation relating to:

  • Relationship breakdown and separation

  • Financial negotiations and settlements

  • Child-related arrangements and welfare matters

  • Sensitive and urgent applications

  • Agreements for couples planning to live together or formalise arrangements

  • Situations involving external agencies or protective measures

• Managing incoming enquiries with empathy and confidentiality

• Liaising with clients, courts, counsel and third parties

• Ensuring accurate file maintenance and compliance with procedures

• Supporting broader team administration where needed

About You

• At least 1 year's experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar legal support role

• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail

• Confident with digital dictation, case management systems and MS Office

• Able to remain calm, professional and supportive when dealing with sensitive situations

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• A team player with a proactive, positive approach

What’s on Offer

• Salary DOE

• Hybrid working once established in the role

• Supportive team environment with ongoing development opportunities

• Exposure to a broad mix of interesting and meaningful family law work

Interested? Contact Stan @ Simpson Judge Legal Recruitment on #removed#