Public Law Secretary/Legal Assistant – Family Department
Employer:
Russell and Russell Solicitors
Location:
Pay:
Salary not specified
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
No
Closing Date:
27/06/2026
About this job
Vacancy Description: Public Law Secretary/Legal Assistant
* Family Department Location: Bolton (Newport Street) Office Hours:
9.00 am to
5.00 pm
* Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch) Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience.
We have a vacancy for a Public Law Secretary/Legal Assistant to work in our very busy Family Department at our Newport Street, Bolton Office.
Ongoing training, guidance and support from the team is provided.
Job role Working within a busy office with a friendly team of people, you will be expected to carry out the following duties: Providing full secretarial assistance to a solicitor Some audio typing but ability to work under instruction an advantage Arranging appointments and meetings Telephone contact with clients and outside agencies Diary management Database work Skills Required Experience in public law at secretarial level Excellent typing ability Excellent IT skills Excellent telephone manner Excellent organisational skills Excellent attention to detail (accuracy essential) Good communication skills Ability to work well within a team Friendly and professional manner
What we offer
Competitive salary Pension scheme Attendance bonus Workplace nursery scheme 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years Birthday holiday Life insurance - 2x annual salary Long Service Awards Northern Rail discount scheme Discounted gym membership Cycle2Work scheme Quarterly fruit baskets Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate) Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills) Staff Introduction Scheme (Refer a success applicant and get £500) Monthly Raffle Draw - 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity) Annual Christmas Party & Events Charity fundraisers Training & Development Training and development opportunities Internal workshops Compliance webinars
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