Family Legal Secretary

G2 Legal Limited; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Huddersfield seeks an experienced Family Legal Secretary. You will provide essential secretarial and administrative support, ensuring exceptional client care in a busy department. The firm promotes a family-friendly culture with flexible working arrangements and opportunities for development. Ideal candidates will have experience in family law and strong organizational skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health care scheme

Two annual bonuses

Pension scheme

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Family Law department within a law firm is essential.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing workloads.
• Proactive, efficient, and able to use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Family team.
• Audio and copy typing for fee earners using digital dictation.
• Managing incoming calls and liaising with clients.

Skills

Digital dictation experience

Excellent typing skills

Confident communicator

Strong organizational skills

Team player

Job description

Family Legal Secretary – Huddersfield

A highly regarded regional law firm is seeking an experienced Family Secretary to join its supportive and expanding Family Law team. You must have previous family law secretarial experience to be considered for this role. The firm is renowned for its friendly, inclusive culture and its genuine commitment to work-life balance. With offices across Yorkshire and the flexibility to work from either Leeds or Huddersfield, on a hybrid basis – this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking practice that values its people as much as its clients.

The Role:

You will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Family team, ensuring that clients receive a professional, efficient and empathetic service at all times. You will be an integral part of a busy department, supporting fee earners with case management and client communication while maintaining confidentiality and high standards of client care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Audio and copy typing for fee earners using digital dictation in a busy and fast-paced environment
• Managing incoming calls, liaising with clients, solicitors and external organisations
• Handling mediation enquiries, opening new files and scheduling appointments
• Preparing correspondence, documents and court forms
• Maintaining accurate records and assisting with the creation of precedents and templates
• Participating in team meetings and contributing ideas for improving processes
• Working collaboratively with the wider administration team to ensure smooth departmental operations

Person Specification:

• Previous experience in a Family Law department within a law firm is essential
• Excellent typing skills with experience of digital dictation
• Confident communicator with a professional and compassionate telephone manner
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing workloads
• Proactive, efficient and able to use initiative
• A team player with a positive, adaptable attitude

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Genuine flexibility with hybrid and family-friendly working arrangements
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional days for long service
• An extra day off for your birthday, plus two half days annually for Life Admin
• Health care scheme and access to well-being support
• Two non-contractual annual bonuses
• Pension scheme
• Regular social events, including family-inclusive gatherings
• Opportunities for ongoing development and progression within a supportive environment

The firm takes pride in being family-friendly, approachable and flexible. Colleagues are trusted to manage their work in a way that suits their personal circumstances, with a culture that promotes mutual respect, well-being and inclusion.

How to Apply:

Applications are welcomed from experienced Family Secretaries seeking a long-term role within a caring and progressive firm. Apply directly via the link or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment.