Family / Care Legal Secretary

An established and well-regarded law firm are seeking an experienced Family Law / Child Care Secretary to join its busy and supportive Child Care team at their Heywood office. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary, a friendly working environment and a strong package of benefits.

In this role, you’ll play an important part in the smooth running of the Child Care department, working closely with solicitors and fee earners to deliver an exceptional service to clients. You’ll be producing legal documents with accuracy and efficiency, preparing court forms, and managing the administrative side of complex family law cases. Liaising with clients, colleagues, and third parties will be part of your day-to-day work, as well as handling diary management and supporting the team under tight deadlines.

About You
The successful candidate will have:

• Previous legal secretarial experience within Family Law / Child Care
  
  
• A solid understanding of court procedures and legal documentation
  
  
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
  
  
• Confidence with Microsoft Word and case management systems (ideally Partner for Windows)
  
  
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure
  
  

The Benefits
You’ll be joining a firm that values and rewards its people with:

• Competitive salary
  
  
• An additional day off for your birthday
  
  
• Annual Christmas shutdown
  
  
• Opportunities for ongoing learning and development
  
  
• Flexible and hybrid working options (subject to role and business needs)
  
  

This is a great opportunity for a skilled Family Legal Secretary to join a respected firm where your expertise will be valued and your career supported.

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