Family Law Support Specialist

1 day ago


Newton Abbot, Devon, United Kingdom Legal Southwest Full time

Our client, a thriving law firm in Newton Abbot, seeks a dedicated Family Legal Secretary/Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis.

This role will provide first-class administrative and secretarial support for the family law team. Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing secretarial and administrative support to the family law team
  • Audio typing
  • Email management, ensuring urgent emails are dealt with promptly
  • General administration support to the family law department
  • Answering the telephone and supporting clients across the firm

Key skills and qualifications for this role include:

  • Accurate typing skills
  • Secretarial experience within the family law department
  • Well-organized, good at planning ahead, and able to meet deadlines

The salary for this position is approximately £25,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience, along with a range of benefits including free parking and strong career prospects.

Legal Southwest treats every application with confidentiality and never sends out CVs without prior knowledge or consent.



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