Family Law Secretary

2 weeks ago


Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Howells LLP Full time

Are you an organised and efficient secretary looking for a new opportunity in the legal field? We are currently looking to recruit a secretary to work in our growing family law department in Barnsley.


Are you an organised and detail-oriented individual looking for a new opportunity?Join our growing family law department as we expand our team.


As a secretary in our department, you will play a crucial role in supporting our fee earners and ensuring the smooth operation of daily tasks.

You will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team and contribute to meaningful cases that make a difference in people's lives.

From managing schedules to handling administrative tasks, you'll be an essential part of our success.

Plus, working in a dynamic and growing field like family law will provide you with valuable experience and opportunities for growth.

Applicants must have previous experience of working in a secretarial/administrative position and ideally have experience of using digital dictation.


As a secretary you will be expected to carry out all aspects of administration support to the busy fee earners in our family department.


Duties will include but are not limited to:

  • Corresponding with clients over the telephone
  • Maintaining accurate diary systems
  • Making up new files
  • Ensuring all files are kept up to date
  • Responding to routine correspondence.
Applicants must have excellent organisational skills and excellent client care skills.

Howells offer a wide range of benefits including:

  • Generous holiday entitlement (30 days fee earners/managers and 23 days increasing by 1 day each year up to 28 days support staff)
  • 3 discretionary days Christmas to New Year
  • 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
  • Flexi time scheme, with the ability to take up to 4 flex days each year
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Group Life Assurance (death in service) after 2 years
  • STAR (Special Thanks and Recognition) award
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Social fund
  • Contractual Sick Pay Entitlement
  • Contractual Maternity Pay Entitlement
  • Recruitment Bonus Payments
  • Voluntary benefits e.g. Westfield Health scheme, cycle to work scheme, staff savings scheme
Further information can be obtained from the job description and person specification. Should you require any other information then please contact Claire Bond, HR Officer on

Closing date for this vacancy is 31st September 202- Salary: TBC

Contract Type:

Full Time Closing Date: 30/09/2023 Years Of Experience:

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