Legal Secretary

Leeds

£25,000

About Us

We are a well-established and friendly law firm based in Leeds, specialising in family law. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an organised and proactive Legal Assistant / Secretary to support our busy Family Law team.

The Role

You will provide essential administrative and secretarial support to fee earners, assisting with a wide range of family law matters including divorce, child arrangements, and financial settlements.

Key Responsibilities

• Audio typing and preparation of legal documents and correspondence
• Managing diaries, appointments, and meetings
• Liaising with clients in a professional and empathetic manner
• Opening and closing client files, maintaining accurate records
• Handling telephone and email enquiries
• Supporting solicitors with case management tasks
• General administrative duties as required

Requirements

• Previous experience as a legal assistant or secretary (family law experience preferred)
• Strong audio typing and IT skills (including MS Word and case management systems)
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Strong communication skills with a client-focused approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High attention to detail and confidentiality