Family Legal Secretary

2MES; Chichester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing law firm in West Sussex is looking for a Family Legal Secretary to ensure effective organizational support to their family law team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in legal secretary roles and exceptional organizational skills to manage legal documents, client communications, and court preparations. With a competitive salary and supportive team environment, this role is perfect for those who thrive under pressure and enjoy working in the legal field.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Close-knit team environment

Offices near shops and cafés

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal secretary role within family law is preferred.
• Excellent typing skills required, audio typing is a plus.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries, schedule appointments, and answer calls efficiently.
• Draft and proofread legal documents with attention to detail.
• Maintain confidentiality and assist with trial preparation.

Skills

Digital Dictation

Family Law

Case Management

Client Liaison

Attention to Detail

Diary Management

Phone Etiquette

Typing

Proofreading

Legal

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal Case Management Systems

Job description

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Position: Family Legal Secretary
Location: West Sussex
Salary: Commensurate with experience

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
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

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!
Seniority Level

• Not Applicable

Industry
• Law Practice

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Functions
• Administrative
• Legal
• Customer Service

Skills

• Digital Dictation
• Family Law
• Case Management
• Client Liaison
• Attention to Detail
• Diary Management
• Phone Etiquette
• Typing
• Proofreading
• Legal

If the sound of this opportunity excites you, apply today.

Job Requirements:

'Family Legal Secretary', 'Legal Secretary', Legal