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Family Law Legal Secretary | Family Legal Secretary | Family Law Secretary
Dorset | Competitive Salary depending on experience | Full-time | Permanent
Introduction
Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an experienced and highly organised Family Law Legal Secretary to join a busy and supportive Family Law team in Dorset.
This is an excellent opportunity for a professional secretary with strong legal experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional client service. Supporting fee earners and solicitors across a range of family law matters, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the department.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, depending on experience.
- Full-time, permanent position.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Company pension scheme.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Career progression opportunities.
Key Duties / Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to Family Law Solicitors.
- Prepare, format and amend legal documents and correspondence.
- Carry out audio and copy typing of legal documents, reports and court paperwork.
- Manage diaries, arrange meetings and coordinate appointments.
- Liaise with clients, courts, barristers and external organisations.
- Open and close client files and maintain accurate case records.
- Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Manage incoming and outgoing post, emails and telephone enquiries.
- Prepare court bundles and legal documentation for hearings.
- Assist with billing, time recording and file management procedures.
- Ensure compliance with internal processes and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary.
- Excellent audio typing and document production skills.
- Strong administrative and organisational abilities.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. xgikmsk
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook and Excel.
- Ability to manage multiple p Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
Family Law Legal Secretary in Charlton Marshall employer: Acorn by Synergie
Acorn by Synergie is an excellent employer, offering a stable Monday to Friday role with no weekend working, making it ideal for those seeking work-life balance. Employees benefit from a comprehensive package including generous holiday allowance, private medical insurance, and ongoing wellbeing support, all within a supportive and safety-focused work culture that encourages professional growth and teamwork in the vibrant industrial setting of Newton Abbot.
