Secretary – Family (Any Office)

At Ridley & Hall, our Family Law team supports people through some of the most significant and challenging periods of their lives. We are looking for an organised, proactive and compassionate Family Legal Secretary to provide essential support to our busy team of family law professionals.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous legal secretarial experience, particularly within Family Law, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional client care.

The role can be based at any of our offices in Barnsley, Huddersfield, Leeds or South Elmsall, although an initial two-week training period will take place at our Barnsley office.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Family Legal Secretary, you will play a key role in supporting our lawyers and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the department.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing secretarial support to fee earners across the Family team
• Typing correspondence, court documents and legal documentation using digital dictation
• Managing mediation enquiries and opening new mediation files
• Arranging appointments and maintaining diaries
• Handling telephone enquiries from clients, solicitors and third parties
• Working with our case management system
• Liaising with colleagues across the firm to ensure efficient administration
• Supporting the development of administrative processes and precedents
• Participating in team meetings and contributing ideas for continuous improvement
• Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring the security of client information at all times

We’re Looking For Someone Who

• Has previous experience working within a Family Law department or a similar legal environment
• Demonstrates excellent typing and administrative skills
• Has experience using digital dictation systems
• Communicates professionally and confidently by telephone and email
• Is highly organised and able to manage competing priorities
• Can work independently and use their initiative
• Is proactive, adaptable and eager to learn new skills
• Works effectively as part of a team
• Brings empathy, professionalism and excellent client care skills to every interaction

About the Team

Our Family team is known for its collaborative and supportive culture. Team members regularly meet face-to-face and work closely together to ensure clients receive the highest standard of service. We’re looking for someone who will embrace our team ethos, contribute positively to our culture and support clients with empathy and understanding during difficult periods in their lives.

Why Join Ridley & Hall?

At Ridley & Hall, you’ll be joining an award-winning Yorkshire law firm that places equal importance on excellent client service and creating a supportive, rewarding workplace for our people.

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Birthday day off
• Additional leave through long service awards
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where appropriate
• Regular wellbeing and social initiatives
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture

Apply Now

If you’re an organised and personable legal secretary looking to develop your career within a respected and growing Family Law team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team that makes a genuine difference to clients across Yorkshire.