Legal Secretary - Family Department

Job Title: Family Secretary - Family Department
Location: Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire
Salary: £24,000 - £26,000

Are you a skilled Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant with a background in family law, seeking your next challenge within a well-established and highly respected law firm? This is your chance to become a key part of a dynamic, full-service legal practice that prides itself on excellence, client care, and continued growth.
Our client, a successful and expanding law firm with a strong reputation in the local legal community, is currently seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented professional to join their Family Law department. This is a full-time, permanent position offering not just job stability, but also a supportive work environment with clear opportunities for professional development and career progression.
The firm serves a broad and diverse client base across the region and has earned recognition for its dedication to high-quality legal services. With a culture that values integrity, client service, and personal growth, this is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to make a long-term commitment and grow within a forward-thinking legal team.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

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  Deliver comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Family Law team
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  Prepare legal documentation and correspondence through accurate audio typing and copy typing
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  Open new client files, maintain and update case files throughout the matter lifecycle
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  Manage calendars, appointments, and key dates, including diary management for fee earners
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  Handle incoming and outgoing communications via telephone, email, and post, ensuring client queries are dealt with promptly and professionally
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  Draft standard legal forms and documents, under supervision
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  Assist with the preparation of court bundles and other case-related materials
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  Liaise with clients, courts, and third parties in a courteous and efficient manner

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

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  Prior experience in a similar role, ideally within family law or a comparable legal environment
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  The ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with a proactive and organised approach to managing workloads
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  High-level administrative and IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems
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  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with a confident and professional telephone manner
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  Strong attention to detail, with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritise competing tasks
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  A commitment to delivering first-class client service and upholding client confidentiality at all times
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  A positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn and grow professionally within the firm

This role offers the opportunity to become a valued member of a respected legal team, where your contribution will be recognised and rewarded. If you are a motivated individual with a strong work ethic and a desire to build a successful, long-term legal career, we encourage you to apply.

• Additional Information:

CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion and we thank you for your interest.

This Legal Secretary - Family Department vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.