Family Legal Secretary - Harrogate

QED Legal Recruitment Limited; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time hours with a job-share

Legal 500 and Chambers UK recognised</

Friendly, professional and supportive

Opportunities to develop legal secret保

Job summary

QED Legal Recruitment Limited is collaborating with a Harrogate-based law firm to recruit a Family Legal Secretary for part-time, job-share hours in a busy Family Law department.

The role supports solicitors with secretarial tasks, diary management and client communications, using digital dictation and case management systems. Previous Family Law experience is helpful but not essential, with training provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Strong administration, secretarial or office support experience.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, approachable manner and excellent client care.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Flexible, positive and collaborative approach.
• Discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Previous law firm or Family Law experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day secretarial and administrative support to the Family Law team.
• Handling telephone calls, emails and client enquiries professionally.
• Preparing correspondence and legal documentation using digital dictation.
• Opening client files, maintaining accurate records and archiving completed matters.
• Using Visual Files case management software and electronic filing systems.
• Managing diaries, scheduling appointments and arranging client meetings.
• Booking meeting rooms and coordinating solicitors' appointments.
• Assisting with billing, payments and financial administration.
• Ensuring compliance with internal procedures, Law Society and SRA requirements.
• Working collaboratively to maintain an efficient and consistent service.

Skills

Strong administration

Organisational skills

Time-management

Written & verbal communication

Client care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Family Legal Secretary – Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Part Time | Job Share | Family Law Department

Salary: Competitive, Dependent on Experience

Legal Secretary | Legal Administrator | Family Law | Legal Support

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an organised and professional Family Legal Secretary to join the highly regarded Family Law department of an established law firm in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

This is a part-time, job-share position, providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to a busy Family Law team.

The department is recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers UK, offering an opportunity to join a friendly, professional and collaborative working environment.

Previous Legal Secretary experience is not essential, making this an attractive opportunity for an experienced Administrator, Secretary, Personal Assistant or Legal Administrator looking to develop their career within the legal profession.

The Role

As a Family Legal Secretary, you will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to solicitors and other legal professionals, ensuring the smooth running of the department and delivering excellent client service.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing day-to-day secretarial and administrative support to the Family Law team.


• Handling telephone calls, emails and client enquiries professionally.


• Preparing correspondence and legal documentation using digital dictation.


• Opening client files, maintaining accurate records and archiving completed matters.


• Using Visual Files case management software and electronic filing systems.


• Managing diaries, scheduling appointments and arranging client meetings.


• Booking meeting rooms and coordinating solicitors' appointments.


• Assisting with billing, payments and financial administration.


• Ensuring compliance with internal procedures, Law Society and SRA requirements.


• Working collaboratively to maintain an efficient and consistent service.

About You

We are looking for a proactive, reliable and organised individual who enjoys working in a professional environment and takes pride in providing excellent administrative support.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong administration, secretarial or office support experience.


• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.


• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.


• Confident written and verbal communication skills.


• A professional, approachable manner and excellent client care.


• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.


• A flexible, positive and collaborative approach.


• Confidence using Microsoft Office and administrative systems.


• Discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.

Previous law firm or Family Law experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Experience with digital dictation or legal case management systems would also be beneficial, although candidates with transferable administrative skills are encouraged to apply.

Benefits of the opportunity include:

• Part-time hours with a job-share arrangement.


• Working within a Legal 500 and Chambers UK recognised Family Law department.


• A friendly, professional and supportive team.


• Opportunities to develop legal secretarial and administrative skills.


• Working alongside experienced solicitors and legal professionals.


• A collaborative environment that values professional development.