Family Legal Secretary

Simpson Judge Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services company based in Leeds is seeking a proactive Legal Secretary/Management Support for Family Law to assist in managing client workflows and office administration. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 months of relevant experience and strong communication skills. This role offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Salary up to £30,000

21 days' holiday + Bank Holidays

Annual pay review

Standard pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' Family Law or legal support experience.
• Confident communicator with strong organisational skills.
• Process-focused with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with private Family Law matters and client workflow.
• Handling reporting, compliance tasks and general office administration.
• Managing receipt and allocation of funds, billing support, and client invoice queries.

Skills

Legal support experience

Confident communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Lead case management system

Job description

Legal Secretary/ Management Support – Family Law | Leeds | Full Time

Looking to build your career in Family Law while still enjoying genuine work-life balance? We’re recruiting a proactive Family Paralegal to support our busy management team and Family Law specialists – with clear progression available into a Management Support Officer role.

This is a hybrid role offering 2 days in the office and 3 days from home, plus flexibility around school runs where needed.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assisting with private Family Law matters and client workflow
• Handling reporting, compliance tasks and general office administration
• Processing new enquiries, closing files and ensuring compliance
• Managing receipt and allocation of funds, billing support and client invoice queries
• HR‑related tasks including holiday/expense approvals
• Supporting the wider team to ensure smooth operations
• Ensuring excellent client service throughout the process

Experience with the Lead case management system would be ideal, but training can be provided. What matters most is that you understand how cases flow and you enjoy being a crucial point of coordination.

About you:

• Minimum 12 months’ Family Law or legal support experience
• Confident communicator with strong organisational skills
• Process-focused with excellent attention to detail
• Keen to develop your career within a growing team

What’s in it for you:

• Salary up to £30,000 (depending on experience)
• Hybrid working – 3 days WFH / 2 days in office
• 21 days’ holiday + Bank Holidays
• Annual pay review
• Standard pension scheme
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Supportive team environment that values well-being and professional growth

We pride ourselves on offering varied, high-quality work in a manageable caseload, so you can focus on delivering excellent support without unnecessary stress or bureaucracy.

Ready to take the next step in your Family Law career? Apply today – we’d love to hear from you!