Legal Secretary

VanRath; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected legal practice in Lisburn is seeking a Legal Secretary to join their family law team. This permanent, full-time position involves providing administrative support to solicitors, managing correspondence, and assisting with client communications. The ideal candidate will have experience in legal administration, strong IT skills, and excellent attention to detail. The position offers competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for long-term progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary (fully negotiable)

Flexible hours

Supportive team environment

Long-term progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in legal administration or secretarial work; family law experience is a bonus.
• Proficient in IT and document formatting.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and document support to solicitors.
• Manage correspondence, appointments, and case files.
• Assist with client communications and preparation of legal materials.

Skills

Experience in legal admin or secretarial work

Strong IT skills

Excellent attention to detail

Strong document formatting skills

Organisational skills

Job description

VANRATH is proud to be working with a respected Lisburn-based legal practice to recruit a Legal Secretary for their family law team.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity within a firm known for its strong team culture, flexibility, and excellent staff retention.

What You'll Do:

• Provide day-to-day administrative and document support to solicitors

• Manage correspondence, appointments, and case files

• Assist with client communications and preparation of legal materials

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in legal admin or secretarial work (family law a bonus)

• Strong IT and document formatting skills

• Excellent attention to detail and organisation

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary (fully negotiable)

• Monday-Friday with flexible hours available

• Supportive team and long-term progression

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