Job Description
Family Legal Assistant / Secretary – BradfordLocation: Bradford (with occasional travel to Keighley)Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (flexible / 4-day option considered)About the Role We are seeking a motivated and organised Legal Assistant/Secretary to support our busy Family Law Department. You will work alongside a team of experienced lawyers, providing administrative and secretarial support across a wide range of family law matters. This is a fully paperless office, using modern case management systems and digital dictation. Areas of Work
* Divorce and financial settlements
* Children matters
* Domestic violence cases
* Legal aid work
* Cohabitation and prenups
* Social services and safeguarding matters
About You We’re looking for someone who:
* Has at least 1 year’s experience in family law (preferred)
* Has knowledge of legal aid procedures (desirable)
* Can type at 40+ WPM and is confident with audio typing
* Is IT literate (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, OneDrive, PDFs, case management systems)
* Has a professional and empathetic telephone manner
* Works well in a team and supports colleagues
About the firm We are a niche solicitors’ firm with offices in Bradford and Keighley, providing expert legal advice in family law and wills & probate. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate legal services. What We Offer
* 24 days’ holiday (increasing to 30 with service)
* Auto-enrolment pension (5% employee / 3% employer)
* Employer-funded health cash plan
* Flexible working arrangements
Interested? If you’re looking for a supportive environment where you can grow your career in family law, we’d love to hear from you.