Family Legal Secretary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Legal Secretary to support their Family Law team. In this pivotal role, you'll handle essential tasks such as preparing legal documents, managing diaries, and ensuring effective communication with clients and colleagues. This position not only offers a competitive salary but also opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced legal practice and are ready to contribute your skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine and make a difference in a thriving team.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Professional Growth Opportunities

Holiday Entitlement

Pension Contributions

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Administrator / Secretary, ideally in Family Law.
• Excellent IT skills and strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents and manage diaries and appointments.
• Communicate professionally with clients and handle administrative duties.

Skills

Administrative Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Opportunity: Legal Secretary (Family)

Location: Frome

Salary: Up to £32,000 (DOE)

This is what you will be doing:

As a Legal Secretary, you will play a crucial role in supporting the fee earners with their workload of Family matters.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing legal documents and correspondence with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Managing diaries, scheduling appointments, and maintaining organised filing systems.
• Audio typing legal documents and ensuring timely completion.
• Communicating professionally with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Handling incoming calls, emails, and general administrative duties to support the team.

The experience you will bring to the team:

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Proven experience as an Administrator / Secretary, ideally within Family Law.
• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• A proactive and adaptable approach to supporting a fast-paced team.

This is what you will get in return

In return for your hard work, you will receive:

• A competitive salary reflecting your skills and experience.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment.
• Access to company benefits, including holiday entitlement and pension contributions.

If you are ready to bring your skills to a thriving legal practice, we would love to hear from you!

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.