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. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook and Excel. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Professional, empathetic and client-focused approach. Highly organised and proactive. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong problem-solving skills. Calm and professional under pressure. Commitment to providing outstanding client care. Preferred Requirements Previous Legal Secretary experience within Family Law is preferred. Advantageous Experience using case management systems would be advantageous.
Interested?
If you are looking for your next opportunity as a
Family Law Legal Secretary ,
Family Legal Secretary
or
Family Law Secretary
in
Dorset , apply today. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and supportive Family Law team, offering professional development, training opportunities and career progression in a full-time, permanent legal secretarial role.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
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Family Law Legal Secretary in London 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.
