An established and highly respected North East law firm is seeking a Family Legal Secretary to join its busy and supportive team in Gateshead.

For over 40 years, the firm has built an outstanding reputation for providing trusted legal advice across a wide range of practice areas. With a strong focus on client care, relationship building and delivering high-quality legal services, they continue to be a firm of choice for individuals and businesses throughout the region.

Working within the Family Department, you will provide essential secretarial and administrative support to Partner & Senior Solicitor level, helping to ensure the smooth running of client matters and delivering an excellent client experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence
• Managing diaries, appointments and meetings
• Preparing court bundles and legal documentation
• Liaising with clients, courts and third parties
• Opening and closing files
• General administrative support to the Family team

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience as a Family Legal Secretary
• Excellent typing and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• A professional and empathetic approach when dealing with clients
• The ability to manage a busy workload effectively

What's on Offer?

• Full-time position with flexibility around working hours
• Opportunity to join a well-established and reputable law firm
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Genuine career development opportunities, including support towards progressing into a Paralegal role for those who wish to pursue this pathway (although this is not essential)

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary looking to join a firm where clients are at the heart of everything they do and where long-term career development is actively encouraged.

On offer is a competitive salary relative to experience, free on-site parking and flexibility around working hours if needed.  Please email your CV to j.forshaw@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Justine on 0161 914 7357.