Family Legal Secretary
  • England,Yorkshire and The Humber,West Yorkshire,Bradford
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £23,000 - £26,000 per annum
Job Description:
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
Job number 3214040

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