Legal Secretary – Family Law

Full-time, permanent (part-time considered)

Salary: Up to circa £28,000 (DOE)

Travel: Occasional travel to other office locations may be required

Reports to: Partners

About the Firm

TSR Legal is proud to be supporting a long-established, award-winning law firm with a strong presence across multiple regional offices. The practice provides a comprehensive range of legal services to individuals, families, and businesses across the South West and beyond. Known for delivering excellent client care and fostering a supportive internal culture, the firm continues to grow in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

The firm values creativity, hard work, individuality, ambition, and enjoyment in the workplace. Employees benefit from competitive pay, excellent benefits, continuous development opportunities, and a friendly, collaborative team culture.

The Role – Legal Secretary (Family Law)

This is a brilliant opportunity for a dedicated Legal Secretary to join a busy and friendly Family Law department. You will play a crucial role in providing high-quality administrative and secretarial support to fee earners, ensuring clients receive a professional and efficient service.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing fee earners’ diaries and assisting with day-to-day administrative needs
• Preparing files for billing
• Handling incoming calls, emails, post, and internal messages
• Typing correspondence, photocopying, filing, scanning, and opening new matters
• Providing a calm, supportive, and professional service to clients, particularly those navigating sensitive family matters
• Preparing straightforward legal documents
• Ensuring compliance with LEXCEL standards and relevant regulatory requirements
• Understanding basic Solicitors Accounts Rules relating to receipts, payments, and client accounting
• Liaising with clients and third parties to facilitate progress on matters
• Assisting with postal duties and providing occasional reception cover

Essential Skills & Experience

• Ability to remain calm, polite, and focused under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong relationship-building and team-working ability
• Solid administrative experience
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Enjoys a varied and fast-paced workload
• Confident decision-making and ownership of tasks
• Professional presentation and approach
• Flexible, adaptable attitude
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary
• Familiarity with LEXCEL accreditation standards

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