Legal Secretary - Litigation - Dorset

QED; Kingswear; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a skilled Legal Secretary to join their Litigation team in Dartmouth. This full-time, permanent position values work-life balance and offers a range of benefits, including flexible working hours and comprehensive healthcare options. Ideal candidates should have 1-2 years of relevant experience and strong IT skills.

Benefits

BUPA healthcare access

Flexible working hours

Generous holiday entitlement

Birthday off

Extra time at Christmas

24/7 GP service for employees and families

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in IT and good attention to detail.
• Compliance-driven mindset with the ability to manage workloads efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Support a busy Litigation department across various cases.
• Maintain high standards of client care and professionalism.
• Manage workloads to meet deadlines accurately.

Skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Client care

Tools

Office 365

Case management systems

Hosted telephony

Job description

Legal Secretary - Litigation - Dorset, Dartmouth

Client:

QED

Location:

Dartmouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

d564aaf63f56

Job Views:

43

Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

Job Description:

NEW Legal Secretary Vacancy - Dorset

We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join the growing Litigation team at an established, traditional firm in Poole. This role offers a supportive environment where you will be valued and part of a welcoming team.

The firm prioritizes work-life balance, offering full flexi-time, generous holiday entitlement—including your birthday off and extra time at Christmas—and encourages proper breaks. Benefits include free access to BUPA healthcare and a 24/7 online and telephone GP service for employees and their families. The management fosters a flexible, appreciative workplace.

This is a full-time, permanent position (9:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday) with a one-hour lunch break, totaling a 35-hour workweek. Salary is competitive and based on experience and qualifications.

Your responsibilities will include supporting a busy Litigation department across various cases such as employment law, landlord and tenant matters, personal injury, commercial property, boundary disputes, and debt collection. A high standard of client care and professionalism are essential.

Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of experience in a similar role, strong IT skills, and excellent attention to detail. Experience with Office 365, case management systems, and hosted telephony is advantageous but full training will be provided. The ability to manage workloads efficiently, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy is crucial. A compliance-driven mindset is also important, with ongoing support and training available.

If you are seeking a legal secretary role in a firm that values its staff and offers a warm, family-oriented culture, please reach out!