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.