Public Law Secretary/Legal Assistant – Family Department
| Posting date: | 28 May 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 June 2026 |
| Location: | Bolton, Greater Manchester |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Russell and Russell Solicitors |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Vacancy Description: Public Law Secretary/Legal Assistant – Family Department
Location: Bolton (Newport Street) Office
Hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)
Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience.
We have a vacancy for a Public Law Secretary/Legal Assistant to work in our very busy Family Department at our Newport Street, Bolton Office.
Ongoing training, guidance and support from the team is provided.
Job role
Working within a busy office with a friendly team of people, you will be expected to carry out the following duties:
Providing full secretarial assistance to a solicitor
Some audio typing but ability to work under instruction an advantage
Arranging appointments and meetings
Telephone contact with clients and outside agencies
Diary management
Database work
Skills Required
Experience in public law at secretarial level
Excellent typing ability
Excellent IT skills
Excellent telephone manner
Excellent organisational skills
Excellent attention to detail (accuracy essential)
Good communication skills
Ability to work well within a team
Friendly and professional manner
Firm Details
The traditions and values, which first established Russell & Russell as an early pioneer of legal services continues to serve us well today. We still provide friendly, professional advice in the manner a traditional high street law firm would, but this is now blended with a 21st Century approach.
The practice has 200 people and has grown organically to incorporate eight offices stretching across the North West; two in Bolton and one in Atherton, Bury, Chester, Farnworth, Horwich, and Middleton. Although we pride ourselves on being a regional firm, a number of our departments service clients throughout England and Wales.
The firm holds a number of industry related accreditations across all its service areas, in particular the Lexcel Practice Management Standard.
Web Site: http://www.russellrussell.co.uk
What we offer
Competitive salary
Pension scheme
Attendance bonus
Workplace nursery scheme
25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
Birthday holiday
Life insurance – 2x annual salary
Long Service Awards
Northern Rail discount scheme
Discounted gym membership
Cycle2Work scheme
Quarterly fruit baskets
Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
Staff Introduction Scheme (Refer a success applicant and get £500)
Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes
Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity)
Annual Christmas Party & Events
Charity fundraisers
Training & Development
Training and development opportunities
Internal workshops
Compliance webinars
Applications: To apply, please click the button below to complete the application form and attach your CV.
Location: Bolton (Newport Street) Office
Hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)
Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience.
We have a vacancy for a Public Law Secretary/Legal Assistant to work in our very busy Family Department at our Newport Street, Bolton Office.
Ongoing training, guidance and support from the team is provided.
Job role
Working within a busy office with a friendly team of people, you will be expected to carry out the following duties:
Providing full secretarial assistance to a solicitor
Some audio typing but ability to work under instruction an advantage
Arranging appointments and meetings
Telephone contact with clients and outside agencies
Diary management
Database work
Skills Required
Experience in public law at secretarial level
Excellent typing ability
Excellent IT skills
Excellent telephone manner
Excellent organisational skills
Excellent attention to detail (accuracy essential)
Good communication skills
Ability to work well within a team
Friendly and professional manner
Firm Details
The traditions and values, which first established Russell & Russell as an early pioneer of legal services continues to serve us well today. We still provide friendly, professional advice in the manner a traditional high street law firm would, but this is now blended with a 21st Century approach.
The practice has 200 people and has grown organically to incorporate eight offices stretching across the North West; two in Bolton and one in Atherton, Bury, Chester, Farnworth, Horwich, and Middleton. Although we pride ourselves on being a regional firm, a number of our departments service clients throughout England and Wales.
The firm holds a number of industry related accreditations across all its service areas, in particular the Lexcel Practice Management Standard.
Web Site: http://www.russellrussell.co.uk
What we offer
Competitive salary
Pension scheme
Attendance bonus
Workplace nursery scheme
25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
Birthday holiday
Life insurance – 2x annual salary
Long Service Awards
Northern Rail discount scheme
Discounted gym membership
Cycle2Work scheme
Quarterly fruit baskets
Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
Staff Introduction Scheme (Refer a success applicant and get £500)
Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes
Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity)
Annual Christmas Party & Events
Charity fundraisers
Training & Development
Training and development opportunities
Internal workshops
Compliance webinars
Applications: To apply, please click the button below to complete the application form and attach your CV.