Legal Administrator / Secretary – Family Law
Bradford | Office-Based | £24,500 – £27,000

Looking for a role where your organisational skills genuinely make a difference?

An established and well-regarded legal practice is seeking a Legal Administrator/Secretary to join its busy Family Law team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with prior legal support experience who thrives in a structured, fast-paced environment and enjoys being a key part of a collaborative team.

This is a highly administrative role, supporting multiple fee earners with a variety of tasks to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations.

The Role:
You’ll play a central role in keeping cases moving efficiently, providing high-quality administrative and secretarial support across a range of family law matters. Work is managed digitally via a case management system and dictation tools, so strong IT skills and attention to detail are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing and formatting legal documents, correspondence, and bundles
• Audio typing and managing dictation workflows
• Maintaining accurate records using a case management system
• Liaising with clients and third parties, including handling sensitive situations professionally
• Managing inboxes, diaries, and general administrative duties
• Supporting multiple team members and prioritising workloads effectively

About You:

• Previous experience in a legal support or administrative role (family law exposure advantageous)
• Comfortable working to deadlines in a busy environment
• Strong typing skills (audio typing experience preferred)
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
• Confident communicator with a professional and empathetic approach
• IT proficient across Microsoft Office and document management systems

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary package
• Generous holiday allowance with increases based on service
• Health and wellbeing support
• Pension scheme
• A supportive, team-focused working environment
• Potential flexibility around working pattern

If you’re a reliable and proactive administrator looking to build your career within a respected legal setting, this could be a great next step.

Want to learn more? Call David Barraclough at Mpeople Recruitment on 0113 277 8844 or email david@mpeople-recruitment with a CV to apply now.