Legal Assistant jobs in United Kingdom

Legal Assistant/Secretary – Family Law – Bury

Join a busy and friendly Family Law department as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant. Enjoy ongoing support, training, and development in a collaborative team, with a wide range of benefits and career progression opportunities.

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary or Assistant with a background in Family Law? This is a great opportunity to join a well-established regional law firm at their Bury office. You’ll provide vital secretarial and administrative support to fee earners handling sensitive family matters – all while being part of a supportive and professional team.

Key Responsibilities:
Provide full secretarial support to Family Law fee earners, including audio typing
Assist with case management and prepare legal documentation under instruction
Manage diaries, appointments, and meetings
Liaise professionally with clients, courts, and external agencies by phone and email
Maintain and update internal databases and case files accurately
Candidate Requirements:
Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Assistant in a Family Law team
Fast and accurate typing skills (audio typing an advantage)

What’s on Offer:
Competitive salary
Ongoing training, development, and internal compliance webinars, provide the opportunity to get fee earning experience and progress quickly.
25 days holiday + bank holidays, with additional leave after 2 years’ service
Birthday off
Pension scheme
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to further their legal support career within a friendly, fast-paced Family Law team that values personal development and long-term staff retention.