Family Legal Secretary
<strong><strong>Family Legal Secretary</strong></strong> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Bradford<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> DOE<br /><strong>Experience:</strong> Minimum 1 year in a legal support role<br /><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Hybrid available<br /><strong>Hours:</strong> Full Time</p> <strong><strong>The Role</strong></strong> <p>We are working with a well-regarded family law team in <strong>Bradford</strong> who are seeking a proactive <strong>Family Legal Secretary</strong> 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <strong><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></strong> <ul> <li> <p>Providing comprehensive secretarial support to family fee-earners, including audio typing, document formatting, file management and diary coordination</p> </li><li> <p>Preparing and handling documentation relating to:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Relationship breakdown and separation</p> </li><li> <p>Financial negotiations and settlements</p> </li><li> <p>Child-related arrangements and welfare matters</p> </li><li> <p>Sensitive and urgent applications</p> </li><li> <p>Agreements for couples planning to live together or formalise arrangements</p> </li><li> <p>Situations involving external agencies or protective measures</p> </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Managing incoming enquiries with empathy and confidentiality</p> </li><li> <p>Liaising with clients, courts, counsel and third parties</p> </li><li> <p>Ensuring accurate file maintenance and compliance with procedures</p> </li><li> <p>Supporting broader team administration where needed</p> </li></ul> <strong><strong>About You</strong></strong> <ul> <li> <p>At least <strong>1 year's experience</strong> as a Legal Secretary or in a similar legal support role</p> </li><li> <p>Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail</p> </li><li> <p>Confident with digital dictation, case management systems and MS Office</p> </li><li> <p>Able to remain calm, professional and supportive when dealing with sensitive situations</p> </li><li> <p>Strong written and verbal communication skills</p> </li><li> <p>A team player with a proactive, positive approach</p> </li></ul> <strong><strong>What's on Offer</strong></strong> <ul> <li> <p>Salary <strong>DOE</strong></p> </li><li> <p><strong>Hybrid working</strong> once established in the role</p> </li><li> <p>Supportive team environment with ongoing development opportunities</p> </li><li> <p>Exposure to a broad mix of interesting and meaningful family law work</p> </li></ul> <p>Interested? Contact Stan @ Simpson Judge Legal Recruitment on </p>