Legal Secretary - Family Law

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Wokingham

An established and highly regarded South East law firm is recruiting an experienced Family Legal Secretary to join its busy Family / Matrimonial team based in Wokingham.

This is a full-time, office-based role and would suit an organised, proactive Legal Secretary who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment while providing a high standard of client care to individuals at sensitive points in their lives.

You'll provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to a team of family law solicitors, helping ensure the department runs smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing full secretarial support to fee earners within the family law team


• Managing diaries, appointments and meetings in a busy practice


• Accurate audio and copy typing of legal documents, correspondence and reports


• Liaising with clients in a professional, calm and empathetic manner


• Preparing court documents, forms and general administrative paperwork


• Supporting the wider team with day-to-day administrative tasks


• Handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion at all times

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience as a legal secretary (family law experience preferred)


• Strong client care skills with a compassionate and professional approach


• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail


• Confident audio and copy typing skills with a high level of accuracy


• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines


• A positive, team-focused attitude


• Confident using modern IT systems (experience with Tikit / Partner for Windows beneficial but not essential)

What's on offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package


• A supportive, friendly team environment


• The opportunity to build a long-term career within a respected family law practice


• Ongoing training and development


• A firm culture that places strong emphasis on client trust, confidentiality and professionalism

If you're an experienced Legal Secretary looking to specialise or continue your career in family law within a supportive and professional environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now!