Legal Secretary

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Sheffield
Min Wage
30 July 2025
Permanent / Full time

ROLE: Legal Secretary (Family)

LOCATION: Sheffield

SALARY: dependant on experience

HOURS: 09:00-17:15, Monday- Friday

BENEFITS: 

  • 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank and public holidays)
  • Life Assurance at 3x your annual salary
  • Employee sickness (6 weeks) allowance for added peace of mind
  • Continuous opportunities for professional development and training to support your long-term career growth.

ROLE: 

If you're an experienced Legal Secretary, Assistant or Receptionist feeling overlooked in your current role, this is your sign to make a move.

Our Family Law team in Sheffield is looking for someone with strong typing and organisational skills to support a busy, friendly department. The role involves high-volume audio typing, client contact, and reception cover—ideally with experience in divorce and finance work.

At Sills & Betteridge, your work matters. We’re proud of our 4.5-star Glassdoor rating and the supportive culture that sets us apart. If you're ready to be appreciated, trusted, and part of a team that genuinely cares, we’d love to hear from you.

ABOUT YOU:

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Previous experience of working in a Family law department specifically in divorce and finance (desirable)
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
  • Strong IT skills

ABOUT US:

Join our award-winning Family Law team, recently recognised as Family Law Firm of the Year (Midlands & Wales). We offer a close-knit, supportive environment across our 17-office network, where collaboration and compassion underpin everything we do. Our team includes nationally recognised experts named in The Legal 500 and known for delivering sensitive yet strategic solutions. You'll work alongside some of the region’s finest family lawyers in a department with a reputation for excellence and meaningful client care.

Be part of our award-winning team recently named Family Law Firm of the Year (Midlands & Wales). You’ll support experienced lawyers known for their sensitivity and professionalism. This is an ideal place to build your legal knowledge in a caring, busy team where no two days are the same, and your contribution genuinely matters.


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