Job Description
Salary: Competitive
Family Legal Secretary | Legal Secretary | Family Law Secretary
Dorset | Competitive, depending on experience | Full-time | Permanent
Introduction
Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an experienced and highly organised Family 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'll 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 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
Required:
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/Advantageous:
Previous Legal Secretary experience within Family Law is preferred.
Experience using case management systems would be advantageous.
Interested?
If you're looking for your next opportunity as a Family Legal Secretary, 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 and career progression opportunities.
Checks made
All supplied salary, contract, benefits, responsibilities and requirements have been retained.
Family Law experience remains preferred, rather than being changed to an essential requirement.
Case management system experience remains advantageous.
Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel have been retained for relevant job-board keywords.
No working hours or specific Dorset location were supplied, so these have not been added.
No qualifications or additional legal experience have been assumed.
All bullet points end with full stops.
No obvious contradictions or copy-and-paste errors identified.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment
