Location: Bradford (Office-based)
Salary: £24,000 - £27,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (4 days may be considered)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join our client's Family Department at theirBradford office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and specialist legal environment.
The successful candidate will have experience across a broad range of family law matters, including divorce, children matters, financial cases, and domestic abuse. Experience with legal aid procedures is highly desirable.
About the client
A specialist solicitors' practice with offices in West Yorkshire, providing expert legal advice to families and individuals. Their services cover a wide range of family law and private client matters, including:
Divorce and financial settlements
Children matters and social services involvement
Domestic abuse cases
Cohabitation agreements and prenuptial agreements
Forced marriages and child abduction
Wills and probate
The Opportunity
You will join a collaborative secretarial team supporting multiple fee earners specialising in family law. Their firm operates a fully paperless system, using case management software and digital dictation to ensure efficient workflows.
About You
To succeed in this role, you should have:
At least 1 year's experience in a family law environment
A working knowledge of legal aid procedures (preferred)
Typing speed of at least 40 words per minute
Strong IT skills, including proficiency in:
Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel
OneDrive and Microsoft Teams
PDF handling and electronic bundles
Experience using a case management system
Excellent communication skills, particularly when dealing with sensitive or vulnerable clients
A team-oriented approach with a willingness to support colleagues
Flexibility to travel to a nearby office for occasional cover, if required
What They Offer
Flexible working arrangements available
24 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 6 years' service
Additional 1 day's leave per year of service
Auto-enrolment pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer contribution)
Employer-funded health cash plan
How to Apply
Contact Stan @ Simpson Judge on (phone number removed) or
Salary description
£24000.00 - £27000.00 per year