Family Legal Secretary – Leeds

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Family Legal Secretary – Leeds

Published
12/08/2026
Location
Oulton, United Kingdom
Job Type
Type Of Lawyer
  • Legal Secretary
Work Hours
Full-time
Reference No:
BH-53984
Area of Law
  • Family
Contact Email
jill.mccartney@qedlegal.com
Contact
Jill McCartney
Contact Phone
07769 676594
Region
Yorkshire

Description

Family Legal Secretary – Leeds
Full Time | Permanent | Leeds | Salary Dependent on Experience

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking to join a friendly and busy Family Law team in Leeds?

We are recruiting for a Family Legal Secretary to provide dedicated secretarial and administrative support to a Fee Earner within a well-established Family Law department.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous legal secretarial experience who enjoys a varied role, regular client contact and being an integral part of a supportive legal team.

The Role

As Family Legal Secretary, you will provide comprehensive support across a varied caseload of family law matters, including:

  • Divorce and financial settlements
  • Children and child arrangements matters
  • Cohabitation and separation agreements
  • Injunctions and domestic abuse matters

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

  • Audio typing and transcription of digital dictation
  • Preparing correspondence, court documents and other legal documentation
  • Managing diaries, appointments and deadlines
  • Handling telephone and email enquiries professionally and sensitively
  • Assisting with new client onboarding and ID checks
  • Preparing and organising court bundles
  • Opening, maintaining and closing client files
  • Assisting with billing and administrative processes
  • Providing general secretarial and administrative support to the Fee Earner

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

  • Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary within a law firm
  • Family Law experience would be highly advantageous
  • Fast and accurate audio typing skills
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills
  • Excellent organisation and attention to detail
  • Confident written and verbal communication skills
  • A professional and empathetic approach to client care
  • The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy legal environment

Experience using Proclaim case management software would be desirable but is not essential, as training can be provided.

Interested?

If you are an experienced Legal Secretary in Leeds looking to develop your career within Family Law, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming and established team.

Apply today for further information or a confidential discussion.

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