Family Legal Secretary

Location: Bradford
Salary: DOE
Experience: Minimum 1 year in a legal support role
Working Pattern: Hybrid available
Hours: Full Time

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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)