Eventus Legal are seeking a Legal Secretary to join a highly regarded specialist Family Law team based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. This is a permanent opportunity offering a salary of up to £28,000 depending on experience. The preferred working pattern is full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, although reduced hours may be considered for the right person. This is primarily an office-based position to support a collaborative team, with hybrid and remote working available for the right individual after training. The successful Legal Secretary will benefit from excellent long-term career progression, an outstanding benefits package including private healthcare, matched pension contributions of up to 10%, salary sacrifice schemes and the chance to join one of the UK's most respected specialist family law firms.

Role Responsibilities

This Legal Secretary job is ideal for someone who enjoys being at the heart of a busy Family Law team. You will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to experienced family lawyers, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the Sheffield, South Yorkshire office whilst delivering an exceptional client experience.

• Providing audio typing and digital dictation support.
• Preparing correspondence, legal documents and court paperwork.
• Managing electronic filing and maintaining accurate client files within a paperless environment.
• Answering telephone calls and acting as a professional first point of contact for clients.
• Diary management, arranging appointments and coordinating meetings.
• Supporting fee earners with the day-to-day administration of Family Law matters.
• Maintaining documents using Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Working closely with colleagues across the wider national support team where required.
• Assisting with general office administration and ensuring high standards of client care are maintained at all times.
• Supporting the Office Manager and developing a wider understanding of office operations with a view to future progression.

Person Specification

Applications are welcomed from experienced Legal Secretaries, Family Law Secretaries or Legal Administrators. Previous experience within Family Law would be advantageous, although applicants with legal secretarial experience from other disciplines, or strong secretarial experience from other professional environments, are encouraged to apply.

• Previous secretarial or administrative experience within a legal or professional services environment.
• Excellent audio typing and document production skills.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• A professional and empathetic communication style, particularly when dealing with sensitive client matters.
• A proactive, flexible and team-focused approach.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• An interest in developing your career within a supportive law firm, with genuine opportunities to progress into an Office Manager position over time.

Benefits and Rewards

The successful Legal Secretary will be joining a friendly, collaborative and highly respected specialist Family Law practice in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, where employees are genuinely valued and supported throughout their careers.

• Salary of up to £28,000 depending on experience.
• Permanent position.
• Preferred full-time hours of 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility for the right individual.
• Primarily office-based working, with hybrid working and remote working available for the right person following training.
• Matched pension contributions of up to 10%.
• Private healthcare.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Salary sacrifice schemes including electric vehicle and Cycle to Work options.
• Excellent long-term career progression with structured succession planning into an Office Manager position.
• Supportive national administration network alongside an established local team.
• The opportunity to work within an award-winning specialist Family Law practice recognised for its supportive culture and commitment to employee wellbeing.

About the Company

Our client is a leading specialist Family Law practice with an outstanding reputation for delivering exceptional client care and legal expertise. The firm is recognised nationally through leading legal directories and industry awards and has built an enviable reputation as one of the UK's foremost employers within the legal sector. Despite continued growth, the firm has retained a friendly, collaborative culture where people are encouraged to develop professionally, support one another and enjoy long-term careers. The Sheffield office is home to an experienced and stable team, many of whom have worked together for many years, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for a new Legal Secretary to thrive.

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this career enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Legal Secretary job, please send your CV to Amy Watson at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at amy.watson@eventuslegal.com or phone 01325 624084 for a confidential discussion. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications received for roles, if you have not heard from us within 10 days you have not been successful on this occasion.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.

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