About the role

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established law firm based in Whitley Bay, who are looking to appoint a Family Law Secretary/Administrator to join their team on a full-time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal secretary or administrator looking to develop their career within a friendly and professional legal environment.

The Role

Working closely with the Family Law team, you will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the department.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing administrative and secretarial support to the Family Law team

• Preparing and formatting correspondence and legal documents

• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence

• Diary management and arranging appointments

• Liaising professionally with clients, solicitors and other third parties

• Opening and maintaining client files and ensuring records are kept up to date

• Preparing documents and assisting with general case administration

• Handling telephone enquiries and taking accurate messages

• Maintaining confidentiality and dealing with sensitive information appropriately

• Supporting the wider team with general administrative duties as required

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience within a legal secretarial or legal administration role, preferably within Family Law.

You will be:

• Organised and able to manage competing priorities

• Confident communicating with clients and colleagues

• Professional, approachable and empathetic

• Accurate with excellent attention to detail

• Comfortable working with confidential and sensitive information

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general IT systems

• Able to work independently while also being a supportive team member

Experience within a Family Law department would be advantageous, although candidates with strong legal secretarial or administrative experience from another area of law may also be considered.

What’s on Offer?

• Full-time, permanent position

• Based in Whitley Bay

• Opportunity to join an established and supportive law firm

• Professional and friendly working environment

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience

• Excellent opportunity to develop your legal administration/secretarial career