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Family Secretary required for a highly regarded Yorkshire firm with a choice of office location
Location: Leeds, Huddersfield, Pontefract or Barnsley
Hours: Full-time
Working Pattern: Hybrid working available
Experience: Previous Family Legal Secretary experience essential
A well-established and highly regarded Yorkshire law firm is looking to recruit an experienced Family Legal Secretary to join its busy Family department.
With a choice of office locations across Leeds, Huddersfield, Pontefract and Barnsley, together with hybrid working, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Family Secretary looking for greater flexibility within a supportive and friendly firm.
The Role
You’ll provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to Family Solicitors and Fee Earners handling a varied caseload of family law matters.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Audio and copy typing of correspondence and legal documents
- Preparing court forms, bundles and other documentation
- Diary management and arranging appointments
- Liaising with clients, courts, counsel and other professionals
- Opening and closing files and carrying out compliance procedures
- Managing emails and assisting with fee earners’ day-to-day workloads
- Maintaining accurate files and records
- Providing general administrative support to the wider Family team
About You
Previous experience working specifically as a Family Legal Secretary is essential.
You’ll also need:
- A good understanding of family law procedures and terminology
- Strong audio typing and IT skills
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail
- A professional and empathetic approach when dealing with clients
- The ability to prioritise and work effectively in a busy department
- A positive and supportive team approach
Why Apply?
- Choice of office: Leeds, Huddersfield, Pontefract or Barnsley
- Hybrid working available
- Excellent benefits including; competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus statutory, plus extra days for long service and extra day’s holiday for your birthday, Health Scheme, Pension
- Established and respected Family department
- Friendly and supportive working environment
- Opportunity to join a firm with a strong presence across Yorkshire
- Good long-term career prospects
This would particularly suit an experienced Family Legal Secretary looking for a new role with more choice over location and greater flexibility.
Interested? For more information or to apply in confidence, contact Claire Cox at Bailey Hunter – clairecox@baileyhunter.com
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