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Legal Secretary - Care Department - Huddersfield

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qed legal
Location
Huddersfield
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
First listed by Ontap
21 October 2026
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Job description

Legal Secretary - Care Department - Huddersfield Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Job Type: Full Time Permanent Benefits: Hybrid/Flexible Working 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Excellent Benefits

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary to join the busy Care Department of a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Huddersfield.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and proactive Legal Secretary with experience in Family Law, Child Care Law, Social Services or Care Proceedings to provide essential secretarial and administrative support to a friendly and supportive team of fee earners.

The Role Your responsibilities will include:

Preparing court documents, correspondence and legal documentation.
Managing digital dictation, typing and administrative tasks.
Preparing Legal Aid applications using CCMS and CivApply.
Working with the HMCTS court portal and preparing court bundles using BundleDocs.
Opening and maintaining client files and case management records.
Managing diaries, appointments, emails and telephone enquiries.
Liaising with clients, courts, professionals and external organisations.
Assisting with time recording, billing preparation and general secretarial support.

About You

Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal PA, ideally within Family Law, Child Care or Care Proceedings.
Strong typing and digital dictation skills.
Experience with CCMS, CivApply, BigHand or BundleDocs would be advantageous.
Excellent organisational and communication skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and support multiple fee earners.
A professional, approachable manner and commitment to excellent client care.

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
Additional birthday holiday or Life Admin Days.
Health scheme and pension.
Ongoing training and career development.
Friendly, supportive working environment.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Legal Secretary looking for a new opportunity within a well-regarded Care Law team in Huddersfield, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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