Family & Care Legal Secretary – Nottingham Location: Nottingham
Salary: £25,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
Job Type: Full Time | Permanent

Are you an experienced Family Legal Secretary or Care Legal Secretary looking for your next opportunity in Nottingham?

A well-established and forward-thinking law firm is looking to recruit a Legal Secretary to join its growing Family & Care department. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a friendly, supportive team where your contribution is valued and you'll have the opportunity to develop your legal secretarial career.

The Role As a Family & Care Legal Secretary, you'll provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to solicitors and fee earners, helping to ensure the smooth running of the department and the delivery of excellent client care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing day-to-day secretarial and administrative support to Family and Care solicitors.
• Preparing, formatting and proofreading legal documents and correspondence.
• Audio typing and accurately transcribing digital dictation.
• Opening and maintaining client files and updating legal case management systems.
• Managing diaries, arranging appointments and coordinating meetings.
• Liaising with clients, courts, counsel and other legal professionals.
• Handling telephone calls, emails and client enquiries professionally and sensitively.
• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Assisting with general file management and departmental administration.
• Providing occasional reception cover when required.

About You Applications are welcomed from experienced Legal Secretaries, ideally with previous experience in Family Law, Childcare Law or Care Proceedings.

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary, ideally within a Family or Care department.
• Strong audio typing and legal document production skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A professional, empathetic approach when dealing with clients.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a busy legal team.

Experience within Family or Care Law would be advantageous, although Legal Secretaries from other practice areas are also encouraged to apply.

Salary & Benefits Alongside a salary of £25,000 per annum, the firm offers an attractive benefits package, including:

• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Four additional days off over Christmas.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Christmas bonus.
• Long-service rewards and employee referral bonuses.
• Mental health and wellbeing support.
• Free eye tests.
• Discounted conveyancing and wills services.
• Regular staff socials, team-building days and charity events.
• Employee recognition initiatives.

You'll also benefit from a modern working environment with up-to-date IT equipment, dual screens, ergonomic office furniture and comfortable staff facilities.

Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive Nottingham law firm that genuinely values its employees and recognises the important contribution its legal support staff make.

You'll become part of a welcoming Family & Care team, working in a supportive environment that encourages professional development, teamwork and a healthy work-life balance.

Whether you're an experienced Family Legal Secretary, Care Legal Secretary or a Legal Secretary from another legal discipline looking for a new challenge, this could be your next career move.

Interested?

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion about this Family & Care Legal Secretary opportunity in Nottingham.