Family Law Secretary

Job Description

Family Secretary

Salary:

Location: Doncaster

Full-time Established Firm Excellent Training

Join a well-established law firms busy family law team at their head office in Doncaster and become part of a firm with over 50 years of heritage 6 offices across the region and a genuine commitment to valuing its people through outstanding career development opportunities.

Are you looking for a rewarding secretarial role where you can make a real difference to families during challenging times This excellent opportunity offers comprehensive training and development within a supportive team environment at the firms head office working for a firm that has built an outstanding reputation over five decades of serving clients across the region with sensitivity and professionalism.

The Opportunity

Our client is a well-established law firm with over 50 years of heritage and 6 offices across the region with their head office based in Doncaster. Their family law team is expanding creating this exciting opportunity for a dedicated Family Secretary to join their supportive head office team and benefit from excellent training and career development opportunities in this sensitive and rewarding area of law.

Key highlights:

• Meaningful work supporting families through challenging legal situations
• Head office location with comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Established firm with over 50 years of heritage and regional presence
• Supportive team environment with experienced colleagues and mentorship

Your Responsibilities

• Administrative Support: Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the family law team
• Sensitive Communications: Managing sensitive client communications via telephone and correspondence with empathy
• Legal Documentation: Preparing legal documents court forms and family law documentation accurately
• Case Management: Maintaining accurate case management systems and confidential client files
• Professional Liaison: Liaising with clients courts social services and other legal professionals
• Diary Management: Scheduling appointments court hearings and managing fee earner diaries efficiently
• Court Applications: Processing court applications and handling urgent family law matters
• File Administration: Supporting with file opening procedures and client care protocols
• Confidential Support: Handling general administrative duties with discretion and professionalism
• Client Care: Ensuring all interactions maintain the firms high standards of sensitivity and support

Essential Requirements

Experience & Background:

• Secretarial or administrative experience (legal experience preferred but not essential)
• Professional communication skills with empathetic telephone manner
• Microsoft Office proficiency with willingness to learn case management systems
• Organisational abilities with strong attention to detail

Key Skills:

• Discretion and sensitivity when handling confidential family matters
• Accuracy under pressure with ability to work to court deadlines
• Team collaboration with positive attitude and professional approach
• Client service focus with commitment to supporting families in difficult situations
• Learning mindset with willingness to develop within the family law sector
• Emotional resilience to handle sensitive and sometimes distressing matters

Personal Qualities:

• Empathetic approach when dealing with clients experiencing family difficulties
• Professional integrity with absolute confidentiality in sensitive matters
• Reliability and punctuality with strong work ethic and commitment
• Adaptability to learn new systems procedures and family law developments
• Calm demeanour under pressure with ability to prioritise urgent matters

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Financial Rewards:

• Competitive salary: per annum (depending on experience)
• Annual salary reviews and performance-related increases
• Comprehensive pension scheme with employer contributions

Work-Life Balance:

• Standard hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am 5:00pm
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Modern office environment with excellent local transport links
• Convenient Doncaster location with excellent accessibility and parking

Career Development:

• Excellent training opportunities in family law procedures and court processes
• Professional development support and career progression pathways
• Mentorship from experienced colleagues within supportive head office team environment
• Skills development in legal administration and sensitive client care
• Career advancement opportunities within established legal practice and regional offices

Additional Benefits:

• Private healthcare and wellbeing support programmes
• Life assurance and income protection
• Employee assistance programme for personal and professional support
• Social activities and team building events
• Employee-focused culture that genuinely values staff development
• Professional working environment with modern facilities and technology

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established law firm with over 50 years of heritage operating 6 offices across the region including Doncaster (Head Office) Retford Worksop Clowne Sheffield-Waterthorpe and Sheffield-Chapeltown. They have built an outstanding reputation for client service particularly in sensitive areas like family law and are committed to providing excellent career development opportunities for their staff at their head office location.

Why they stand out:

• Established heritage: Over 50 years of serving clients across the region with compassion and expertise
• Regional presence: 6 offices providing comprehensive legal services and career mobility
• Employee-focused culture: Genuine commitment to staff development and career progression
• Supportive environment: Experienced colleagues and excellent training opportunities
• Professional reputation: Outstanding reputation built over decades of sensitive client care
• Head office advantages: Enhanced training opportunities and career development resources
• Family law expertise: Dedicated team with extensive experience in all aspects of family law

Location & Working Arrangements

Primary Location: Doncaster
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am 5:00pm
Office Contact:
Transport Links: Excellent transport connections in Doncaster town centre
Team Environment: Busy family law team with supportive experienced colleagues
Start Date: As soon as possible

Ready to Make a Difference to Families

This is your opportunity to join a well-established firm with over 50 years of heritage at their head office location where youll provide vital support to families during challenging times whilst receiving excellent training and development in a genuinely supportive environment with enhanced career opportunities.

Dont miss this meaningful opportunity to develop your career in family law within a compassionate professional head office environment with comprehensive training and clear progression pathways. Apply today or contact Lee for a confidential discussion about how this role could advance your professional development.

Contact Details:
Lee Hawthorne-Finch
People and Talent Director

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