Family Team Legal Secretary

About the role

The Family Team Legal Secretary will provide dedicated administrative support to the Family and Childcare team in a multi‑office law firm. Working on a varied family law caseload, you will help ensure smooth case progression while gaining experience in a specialist environment.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents using digital dictation and audio typing.
• Manage electronic filing and maintain accurate case records.
• Handle telephone enquiries from clients, counsel, experts and third parties.
• Maintain diaries and schedule appointments for fee earners.
• Assist clients and visitors in the office.
• Support CCMS legal aid applications and related administration.
• Provide general administrative assistance to the Family team.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar administrative role.
• Interest or experience in Family and Childcare law (desirable).
• Strong organisational abilities and the capacity to prioritise workloads.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Fast and accurate typing skills, including digital dictation.

Required skills

• Digital dictation
• CCMS (case management system)

What we offer

• Salary between £22,000 and £28,000 per year, dependent on experience.
• Hybrid working model with up to two days remote after training.
• 23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and a Christmas/New Year closure.
• Pension scheme with employer contribution.
• Ongoing training, career development, supervision and mentoring.
• Company laptop and regular appraisals with salary reviews.