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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
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