Legal Secretary – Family Law

Legal Secretary – Family Law

Bristol | Office Based | Up to circa £30,000

TSR Legal are delighted to be recruiting for a Legal Secretary to join a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Bristol, supporting its specialist Family Law team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Secretary with a background in family law, or strong transferable legal secretarial experience, to join a supportive and professional team and play an important role in the day-to-day running of the department.

The Family team handles a broad range of matters, including divorce and separation, financial arrangements, children matters, domestic abuse, cohabitation and other family-related issues. The team is recognised for combining strong technical expertise with a sensitive and client-focused approach.

The Role

Working closely with solicitors and other members of the Family team, you will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support, helping to ensure matters are progressed efficiently and clients receive an excellent level of service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing day-to-day secretarial and administrative support to Family Solicitors
• Preparing, formatting and amending legal correspondence and documentation
• Managing emails, telephone calls and client enquiries professionally and sensitively
• Opening and maintaining client files and ensuring records are kept accurately
• Preparing documents, bundles and correspondence for court and other parties
• Diary management and arranging meetings and appointments
• Assisting with the progression and administration of family law matters
• Liaising with clients, counsel, courts and other legal professionals
• Audio typing and producing correspondence to a high standard
• Maintaining accurate case management and administrative records
• Supporting the wider Family team where required

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience within a legal secretarial or legal support environment, with Family Law experience particularly desirable.

You will be:

• Organised and able to manage competing priorities
• Confident communicating with clients and legal professionals
• Professional, discreet and empathetic when dealing with sensitive matters
• A strong communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
• Accurate with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently while also being a supportive team member
• Confident using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of up to circa £30,000, depending on experience
• A full-time, office-based position in Bristol
• The opportunity to join a well-established and respected legal practice
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• The opportunity to work alongside a specialist Family Law team
• A varied role with genuine responsibility and client contact
• Excellent opportunity to develop your legal support career

The firm’s Bristol office is conveniently located walking distance of Montpelier train station and accessible by public transport.

Interested?

If you are a Legal Secretary looking for your next opportunity within Family Law and would like to join a respected Bristol firm, TSR Legal would love to hear from you. Contact Rachel Phillips in confidence on [phone removed] / [email removed]

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