Sellick Partnership
Family Legal Assistant
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Family Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant
Bolton | Full Time | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
A well-established North West law firm is looking to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant to join its busy Family team in Bolton.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive department where you'll play a key role in ensuring matters run smoothly while working closely with an experienced solicitor and a friendly team.
The role will suit someone who enjoys a varied workload, takes pride in delivering a high standard of work and is looking for a long-term opportunity with a firm that genuinely values its support staff.
The role
You'll provide day-to-day support to a Family Solicitor, helping to manage a busy caseload and ensuring clients receive an excellent service throughout their matter.
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Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing secretarial and administrative support
- Preparing legal documents and correspondence
- Audio and copy typing
- Managing diaries, appointments and meetings
- Speaking with clients and third parties over the phone and by email
- Maintaining accurate file and database records
- General administration to support the department
About you
We're keen to hear from candidates who have previous experience working as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant, ideally within Family Law or another private client-focused area.
You'll also have:
- Strong typing and IT skills
- Excellent organisational abilities
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- A professional and friendly approach with clients
- The ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively
- A positive attitude and enjoy working as part of a team
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What's on offer?
This is a firm with an excellent reputation across the North West that continues to invest in its people and offers a supportive working environment alongside an attractive benefits package, including:
- Competitive salary
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Birthday leave
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Attendance bonus
- Training and development opportunities
- Discounted legal services
- Gym membership discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Staff referral bonuses
- Regular social and charity events
If you're looking for your next move within legal support and would like to join a friendly, well-respected firm where you can build a long-term career, we'd be happy to tell you more.
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