Legal Secretary - Care Department - Huddersfield

Legal Secretary - Care Department - Huddersfield Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Benefits: Hybrid/Flexible Working 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Excellent Benefits

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary to join the busy Care Department of a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Huddersfield.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and proactive Legal Secretary with experience in Family Law, Child Care Law, Social Services or Care Proceedings to provide essential secretarial and administrative support to a friendly and supportive team of fee earners.

The Role Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing court documents, correspondence and legal documentation.
• Managing digital dictation, typing and administrative tasks.
• Preparing Legal Aid applications using CCMS and CivApply.
• Working with the HMCTS court portal and preparing court bundles using BundleDocs.
• Opening and maintaining client files and case management records.
• Managing diaries, appointments, emails and telephone enquiries.
• Liaising with clients, courts, professionals and external organisations.
• Assisting with time recording, billing preparation and general secretarial support.

About You

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal PA, ideally within Family Law, Child Care or Care Proceedings.
• Strong typing and digital dictation skills.
• Experience with CCMS, CivApply, BigHand or BundleDocs would be advantageous.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and support multiple fee earners.
• A professional, approachable manner and commitment to excellent client care.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
• Additional birthday holiday or Life Admin Days.
• Health scheme and pension.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Friendly, supportive working environment.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Legal Secretary looking for a new opportunity within a well-regarded Care Law team in Huddersfield, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.