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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 Stan @ Simpson Judge Legal Recruitment on (phone number removed)