Secretary - Private Family

Middlesbrough , Teesside, United Kingdom

Permanent

Closes May 31, 2026

We are a full service law firm based in Middlesbrough serving clients throughout the UK and further afield. We have an outstanding reputation for delivering high quality advice with exceptional personal service.

With a history stretching back over 30 years, we recognise the importance of the contribution that businesses like ours should and can have to the local community and we, therefore, encourage our employees to get involved and give back to the local community in which we live and work.

Our vision is to set the standard for legal excellence and deliver justice for the people and in doing so, to become the law firm of choice and champion of the community for businesses, organisations and individuals. To meet our vision and deliver an outstanding service we employ individuals who understand our client's needs and take pride in what they do and how they do it. Our values go to the heart of the firm. They define who we are and how we work. By remaining true to our values, we will achieve our vision. This is what we value most:

• Teamwork - we trust and respect one another. We see strength in our diversity as individuals and as a practice. We achieve the best outcomes for clients when we work collaboratively, recognising and respecting the different perspectives that we bring.
• Excellent Client Service - We take the time to truly understand our clients' needs and aim to provide practical, tailored and commercial solutions - not just options - to help them achieve their goals.
• Professionalism - We work to the highest professional and technical standards, acting with the utmost integrity at all times. We are fiercely proud of our reputation as a trusted adviser to our clients, often over several generations, and continually strive to ensure that our client's interests come first and foremost.
• Our People - We work together to create an open, supportive and friendly working environment where our people feel valued, can develop their careers and achieve their professional ambitions.

TheRole

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a dynamic secretary to join our established and elite Family Team.

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in:

• Assisting fee earners in the preparation and drafting of legal documents
• Taking initial enquiries and arranging client appointments
• Upholding the highest standards of discretion and confidentiality
• In addition to these responsibilities, you will also provide regular reception cover when needed and take part in other ad hoc admin duties

Requirements

The ideal candidate for this role will possess the following qualities:

• Prioritisation and Resilience: Demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks, excel under pressure, and meet strict deadlines.
• Communication and IT Proficiency: Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, along with proficient IT skills.
• Expectation Management: Capable of effectively managing expectations across a diverse range of competing needs.
• Attention to Detail: A meticulous eye for detail to ensure precision in all tasks.
• Work Ethic: A strong work ethic and dedication to delivering exceptional results.
• Versatility: Willingness to tackle a variety of tasks and the flexibility to occasionally work outside of core hours when absolutely necessary.

What we will offer in return

• Company pension scheme
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Professional membership payments