Family Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant
Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear
Full-Time | Permanent
Competitive Salary

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Family Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team based in Whitley Bay.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual with experience in family law who enjoys working in a busy legal environment and takes pride in providing exceptional support to fee earners and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to Family Law solicitors.
• Preparing legal documents, correspondence and court forms.
• Audio and copy typing.
• Managing diaries, appointments and client meetings.
• Liaising with clients, courts and third parties in a professional and compassionate manner.
• Opening and closing files and maintaining accurate case records.
• Handling telephone enquiries and providing excellent client care.
• General administrative duties to support the smooth running of the department.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant, ideally within Family Law.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A professional, empathetic and client-focused approach.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Supportive and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A varied and rewarding role within a well-established legal practice.

If you are looking to join a respected firm where your skills and experience will be valued, we would love to hear from you.