Family Legal Secretary

Additional Resources; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established legal firm is seeking a Family Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support. The role involves managing diaries, handling client communications, and ensuring compliance with office procedures. The ideal candidate has experience in similar roles and strong organisational and typing skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and hybrid working arrangements after training.

Benefits

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Optional healthcare coverage

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience as a Family Secretary, Legal Secretary, or similar role.
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Fast and accurate typing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial support.
• Manage appointment diaries for fee earners.
• Handle telephone calls with clients and third parties.

Skills

Organisational skills

Typing skills

Communication skills

Proficiency with electronic filing systems

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Family Legal Secretary o join a well-established legal firm,known for its professional and supportive working environment.

As a Family Legal Secretary, you will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support, helping to ensure the smooth operation of the team and assisting with client-facing matters.

This full-time role offers a salary of FTE £27,000 benefits.

Responsibilities

• Typing from digital dictation and managing electronic documentation.
• Managing appointment diaries for fee earners and senior team members.
• Handling telephone calls with clients, counsel, experts, and other third parties.
• Supporting legal aid matters and applications, including CCMS processes.
• Actioning fee notes and processing expert invoices.
• Maintaining compliance with office procedures and practice manuals.
• Assisting with client visits and general office administration.
• Performing any additional administrative duties as required by the team.

What we are looking for

• Previously worked as a Family Secretary, Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant or in a similar role.
• Experience as a legal secretary or in a similar administrative role, ideally within family or childcare law.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Fast and accurate typing skills with excellent spelling and attention to detail.
• Clear and precise written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a professional environment.
• Proficiency with electronic filing systems and office software.

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary with structured reviews.
• Pension scheme with employer contribution.
• Optional healthcare coverage.
• Hybrid working arrangements (up to two days per week remote after training).
• Modern, paperless office with advanced IT systems.
• Annual leave starting at 23 days plus bank holidays, Christmas, and New Year, with increases based on service.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Mentorship, supportive supervision, and annual appraisals.
• Social events and additional employee perks.

Important Information

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Job Info

Job Title: Family Legal Secretary

Company: Additional Resources

Location: Competitive

Posted: Sep 30th 2025

Closes: Oct 31st 2025

Sector: Legal

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

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