Family Legal Secretary

FAMILY LEGAL SECRETARY SUPPORTING SENIOR PARTNER

Barnsley | Permanent | Full-Time | £27,000

Are you an experienced Family Legal Secretary looking for your next career move with an established and respected law firm?

CLD Recruitment is working with a well-established law firm in Barnsley that is looking for an experienced Family Legal Secretary to provide dedicated support to a highly respected Senior Partner.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with a senior fee earner, takes pride in delivering exceptional client service and wants to become an integral part of an established Family Law team.

THE ROLE

You will work closely with the Senior Partner, providing proactive and comprehensive secretarial support across a busy Family Law caseload.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing dedicated secretarial support to the Senior Partner
Preparing and producing high-quality legal correspondence and documentation
Audio typing and document production
Managing diaries, appointments and meetings
Liaising with clients, barristers, solicitors and other professional contacts
Opening, maintaining and updating client files
Preparing documentation for meetings and hearings
Dealing confidently and professionally with client enquiries
Supporting the day-to-day management of a busy Family Law caseload
Ensuring deadlines and key dates are effectively managed
Providing general administrative support as required

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

You will ideally have previous experience as a Legal Secretary within Family Law and be confident supporting a Partner or senior fee earner.

You'll need:

Solid Family Law experience
Excellent audio typing and document production skills
Strong attention to detail
Excellent organisational and time-management skills
A professional and confident approach when dealing with clients
The ability to work proactively and anticipate the needs of a busy Senior Partner
A calm and organised approach when managing competing priorities
A genuine commitment to providing excellent client service

WHY THIS ROLE?

This isn't simply a traditional secretarial position. You will work closely with a highly respected Senior Partner and become a key part of the day-to-day running of their caseload.

For the right person, this is a long-term opportunity within an established law firm where your experience, professionalism and commitment will be genuinely valued.

If you're an experienced Family Legal Secretary looking for a new opportunity in Barnsley, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV or contact Clare at CLD Recruitment on for a confidential discussion.

CLD Recruitment is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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