Family Legal Secretary

Simpson Judge; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Bradford is seeking a proactive Family Legal Secretary to provide high-quality support to a busy family law team. Applicants should have at least one year’s experience in a legal environment and possess strong communication and organisational skills. This full-time role offers a hybrid working model and opportunities for ongoing development within a supportive team environment. Responsibilities include comprehensive secretarial support, document preparation, and client liaising for various family matters.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Supportive team environment

Ongoing development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar legal support role.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident with digital dictation and case management systems.
• Able to remain calm and supportive in sensitive situations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A team player with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive secretarial support to family fee-earners.
• Preparing and handling documentation related to family law matters.
• Managing incoming enquiries with empathy and confidentiality.
• Liaising with clients, courts, and third parties.
• Ensuring accurate file maintenance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Digital dictation

Case management systems

MS Office

Written communication

Verbal communication

Job description

Family Legal Secretary

Location: Bradford
Salary: DOE
Experience: Minimum 1 year in a legal support role
Working Pattern: Hybrid available
Hours: Full Time

The Role

We are working with a well-regarded family law team in Bradford who are seeking a proactive Family Legal Secretary to provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support. This is a great opportunity for someone with at least one year's experience in a legal environment to build their skills within a varied and fast-paced family practice. Hybrid working is available once settled in.

You’ll support fee-earners across a wide range of family matters, including complex and sensitive cases, so professionalism, attention to detail and strong communication skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive secretarial support to family fee-earners, including audio typing, document formatting, file management and diary coordination
• Preparing and handling documentation relating to:
  • Relationship breakdown and separation
  • Financial negotiations and settlements
  • Child-related arrangements and welfare matters
  • Sensitive and urgent applications
  • Agreements for couples planning to live together or formalise arrangements
  • Situations involving external agencies or protective measures
• Managing incoming enquiries with empathy and confidentiality
• Liaising with clients, courts, counsel and third parties
• Ensuring accurate file maintenance and compliance with procedures
• Supporting broader team administration where needed

About You

• At least 1 year's experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar legal support role
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Confident with digital dictation, case management systems and MS Office
• Able to remain calm, professional and supportive when dealing with sensitive situations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A team player with a proactive, positive approach

What’s on Offer

• Salary DOE
• Hybrid working once established in the role
• Supportive team environment with ongoing development opportunities
• Exposure to a broad mix of interesting and meaningful family law work

Interested? Contact Judge Legal Recruitment on (phone number removed)