Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Secretary to join our Family Team in Cambridge.



This friendly team is looking for someone with excellent secretarial skills and experience to support three dedicated fee earners. You'll be an integral part of their team, working closely with them to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Key responsibilities include:

Liaising confidently and professionally with clients, courts, and other professionals Audio typing and proofreading correspondence including letters and emails General administrative support including scanning, photocopying, and file management Opening files, conducting ID checks, and preparing client care letters

A little about you:

Excellent communication skills and a genuine enjoyment of working with people Strong organisational and time management abilities Great attention to detail and accuracy Confident audio typing and formatting skills A proactive team player with a willingness to learn Prior secretarial experience in family law would be advantageous

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About Us

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At Howes Percival, we are driven by a commitment to our clients and a passion for achieving their goals. With a rich heritage spanning over 200 years, we have evolved into a leading law firm with a reputation for delivering exceptional results across a wide range of practice areas. Our team comprises highly skilled lawyers who combine deep industry knowledge with innovative thinking to provide strategic advice and tailored solutions to our diverse client base.



As an employer, we value talent, diversity, and collaboration. We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where every team member is empowered to thrive and make a meaningful impact. Joining Howes Percival means being part of a dynamic growing and forward-thinking firm dedicated to excellence in legal practice and client service.

Below are some other reasons that help us in our mission 'to be a place where people want to work and enjoy working:

We have been accredited with "Investors in People" since 1996 and shortlisted for Employer of the Year in 2023. We achieved a three-star accreditation in the top 75 "Best Companies" (formerly The Sunday Times Best Companies Awards) and ranked second in the top 10 "Best Large Law Firms to Work For" category.
Our lawyers come from a variety of backgrounds, many from larger and City firms, some from in-house - we all share the same Howes Percival DNA and all of this rich experience is there for you to learn from.

* We offer a wide range of benefits for all our valued employees including (but not limited to); Perks at Work discounts, profit share scheme and discretionary bonus, 25 days holiday entitlement, one paid 'charity day' per year, comprehensive private medical cover, plus a well being calendar with a wide range of regular events