Family Legal Secretary - Sheffield

Family Legal Secretary – Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Full Time | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a motivated and organised Family Legal Secretary to join the established Family Law department of a highly regarded law firm in Sheffield.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of one of the UK's largest Family Law teams, providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to experienced solicitors handling a broad range of family and children law matters.

Previous experience within Family Law, Matrimonial Law or Child Care Law would be advantageous, although applications are also welcomed from experienced Legal Secretaries with a background in other practice areas who are keen to develop their careers in Family Law.

Comprehensive training, ongoing support and genuine opportunities for career progression are available.

The Role Working closely with solicitors and other members of the Family Law team, you will provide comprehensive legal secretarial and administrative support across a varied caseload, including divorce, separation, children matters, care proceedings and financial settlements.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing professional and compassionate client care, handling telephone calls, emails and face-to-face enquiries.
• Preparing and formatting legal correspondence, statements and court documentation.
• Producing and organising court bundles for Family Court hearings.
• Audio typing, note taking and general legal document production.
• Managing diaries, appointments and meetings with clients, barristers and other professionals.
• Opening new client files, completing onboarding procedures and maintaining accurate records using the firm's case management system.
• Liaising with solicitors and other legal professionals regarding case progression.
• Keeping clients informed and ensuring enquiries are dealt with promptly and sensitively.
• Maintaining accurate electronic and paper files.
• Handling confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

About You

The successful candidate will be an organised, approachable and proactive individual who enjoys working in a busy legal environment and delivering excellent client service.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator or Legal Assistant.
• Experience within Family Law, Matrimonial Law or Children Law, although this is not essential.
• Strong audio typing and document production skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience using legal case management systems.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
• A professional, empathetic and discreet approach when dealing with sensitive client matters.

Applications are particularly encouraged from Legal Secretaries who are interested in moving into Family Law and developing specialist knowledge within a supportive department.

Salary & Benefits

• 23 days' annual leave for support staff, increasing with service to a maximum of 28 days.
• 3 additional discretionary days over Christmas, plus bank holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements, subject to the requirements of the role.
• Flexi-time opportunities and up to 4 additional flex days per year.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Group Life Assurance after qualifying service.
• Enhanced support through sick pay and contractual maternity pay provisions.
• Excellent training, professional development and internal progression opportunities.
• Employee recognition and referral reward schemes.
• Access to wellbeing initiatives and staff social events.
• Optional benefits including healthcare, Cycle to Work and staff savings schemes.

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