Family Legal Secretary

FAMILY LEGAL SECRETARY – SUPPORTING SENIOR PARTNER

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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. xwzovoh
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