Job Description:

Family Law Legal Secretary | Family Legal Secretary | Family Law Secretary

Dorset | Competitive Salary depending on experience | Full-time | Permanent

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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.