Job Description
Legal Secretary – Family Department
Permanent – Full Time
Salary up to £27,000
Based in Bolton – Office Based
Medlock Partners are delighted to be working with a well-established and highly regarded regional law firm, who are looking to appoint a Legal Secretary to join their busy Family Department in Bolton.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary with a background in family law to join a supportive and friendly team, in a firm known for its strong client focus and long-standing presence across the North West.
Key responsibilities of the Legal Secretary role:
* Providing full secretarial support to solicitors within the Family Department.
* Audio typing and preparing legal documentation with accuracy and attention to detail.
* Handling client and third-party calls in a professional manner.
* Arranging appointments, managing diaries, and scheduling meetings.
* Carrying out general administrative and database management tasks.
Key requirements for the Legal Secretary role:
* Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within family law.
* Strong typing and IT skills.
* Excellent communication skills and a confident telephone manner.
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
* Able to work well both independently and as part of a team.
What’s on offer:
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Additional birthday holiday.
* Company pension scheme.
* Life insurance (2x annual salary).
* Employee benefits including rail discount scheme, Cycle2Work, referral incentives, and staff discounts on legal services.
* Regular social events, charity initiatives, and a supportive workplace culture.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
If you are interested in this Legal Secretary position and feel your experience fits the criteria, please apply now for immediate consideration or contact Anna Hand or Amy Breslin for a confidential chat.