Legal Secretary - Family

Legal Secretary - Family

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Are you looking for a new challenge within the legal support industry?
 
We're looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join our established and highly ranked Family team.
 
If you're looking to build your career within a supportive, ambitious and forward-thinking legal practice, we'd love to hear from you.
 
At Brachers, you'll join a collaborative team handling a broad range of high-quality family law matters while delivering an exceptional client experience.
 
What you'll be doing
 
You'll provide vital administrative and secretarial support to our Family team and help ensure the smooth running of matters for both clients and fee earners. You'll also:
Build relationships with clients, solicitors and barristers' clerks by telephone and in writing
Manage diaries for allocated fee earners
Arrange meetings and appointments, including booking meeting rooms and preparing documentation
Prepare correspondence and legal documents using team precedents
Undertake copy typing and audio/digital dictation
Ensure electronic files are maintained accurately and kept up to date
Open, close and archive client files
Attend team meetings and training sessions as required
Support multiple fee earners across a variety of family law matters
What we're looking for
 
We're seeking an experienced Legal Secretary, ideally with previous experience within a family law environment. You'll also need:
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
A professional and confident telephone manner
Strong attention to detail
Good IT skills and confidence using a range of systems
Strong numeracy skills and the ability to understand financial ledgers
The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
A proactive approach and the confidence to use your initiative
The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet short-notice deadlines
The Team
 
You'll be joining a team of around 18 professionals including Partners, Senior Associates, Associates, Solicitors, Paralegals, Legal Assistants and Secretaries. The team is led by Mei-Ling McNab and Mark Leeson and specialises in a broad range of family law matters, including mid to high-value financial remedy cases, complex children matters, pre and post-nuptial agreements and domestic abuse cases. The team is known for its expertise, collaborative approach and commitment to providing outstanding client service.
 
Why Brachers?
 
People are at the heart of everything we do. Recognised in The Times Best Law Firms 2025 and accredited by Best Companies, we're proud of the supportive, inclusive and ambitious culture we've built.
 
In 2025, Brachers became part of Lawfront, a national group of leading regional law firms. This gives our people the best of both worlds: the culture and client relationships of a respected regional firm, backed by the opportunities, investment and ambition of a growing national group.
 
What you'll get
Competitive base salary, annual salary reviews and a discretionary bonus scheme
Hybrid working opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package
Regular social and networking events
Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
The opportunity to work within a highly regarded legal practice
A supportive, friendly and collaborative working environment
Ready to join us?
 
If you're looking for a rewarding role with high-quality work, excellent development opportunities and the chance to be part of a successful and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.