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Job summary

A leading law firm in West Sussex is seeking a Family Legal Secretary who thrives on organisation. The role involves supporting a team of family lawyers through document preparation, diary management, and client communication. You'll be joining a supportive team in a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience
Close-knit team
Free on-site parking

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a legal secretary role in family law.
  • Excellent typing skills, ideally with audio typing.
  • Confident with Microsoft Office and legal management systems.

Responsibilities

  • Answering calls and scheduling appointments.
  • Drafting and proofreading legal documents.
  • Managing both paper and digital files.

Skills

Organisational skills
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Client-friendly manner
Time-management

Education

Experience in a legal secretary role, ideally family law

Tools

Microsoft Office
Legal case management systems

Job description

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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

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!

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