Eventus Legal are seeking a Legal Secretary with experience to join a thriving Family Law team based in Skipton, North Yorkshire. This is a permanent job ideally offered on a part-time basis across four days per week, though applications are warmly encouraged from those wishing to work three or five days. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a cohesive, friendly team that genuinely values mutual support and collaboration.
The job offers excellent benefits including flexibility over working hours, free on-site parking, Medicash health plan, and a generous holiday allowance. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary looking to work in a people-focused firm with an excellent team culture.
Role Responsibilities
The incoming Legal Secretary will play a vital role in the success of the Family Law team, providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support. Key duties include:
* Audio typing of legal correspondence and court documents via BigHand Digital Dictation
* Preparing and formatting legal bundles and forms for family law hearings
* Managing diaries, scheduling appointments, and coordinating client meetings
* Opening, closing, and maintaining files using Practice Evolve Case Management System
* Acting as a key point of contact for clients and external parties, both in person and over the phone
* Collaborating closely with Solicitors, Paralegals, and fellow Secretaries to ensure seamless service delivery
* Undertaking general administration including filing, scanning, and photocopying
Person Specification
Applications are sought from experienced Legal Secretaries who are looking to build a long-term career in a secretarial position. Due to the current make-up of the team, this job is ideally suited to a career Legal Secretary rather than a law graduate seeking progression into a fee-earning role. Strong applicants from other professional secretarial backgrounds will also be considered. The successful Legal Secretary will have:
* Proven audio typing skills using BigHand Digital Dictation
* Prior experience working with a legal case management system – ideally Practice Evolve
* A highly organised and detail-focused approach to work
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
* A friendly and empathetic manner, especially when dealing with sensitive family law matters
* A proactive, supportive, and positive approach to teamwork
* Confidence using Microsoft Office and general office software
Benefits and Rewards
This Legal Secretary job in Skipton, North Yorkshire, offers a long-term, fulfilling opportunity with excellent support and flexibility. Benefits include:
* Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)
* Part-time hours ideally across 4 days per week, with flexibility to consider 3 or 5 days
* Free on-site parking (non-reserved, applies to all staff)
* 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with service (up to 28 days after 10 years)
* Additional leave between Christmas and New Year
* Medicash health cashback scheme, including GP and counselling services
* Fully funded summer and Christmas parties
* Flexibility over working hours
* Sick leave policy applying from day one
About the Company
This well-regarded law firm is firmly established in the North Yorkshire legal market, with a strong reputation for both client care and internal staff retention. Their Family Law team is known for its cooperative and welcoming culture, where everyone supports one another and works collaboratively towards client outcomes. The successful Legal Secretary will be joining a supportive and well-established Family Department comprising two Solicitors, two Paralegals and another Legal Secretary. Based in a beautiful Skipton office, the firm is investing in modern systems and technology, including Practice Evolve and other legal tools, ensuring a progressive and efficient working environment.
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