Legal Secretary Matrimonial

Hunter Savage; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected family law firm in Belfast is seeking a Matrimonial Legal Secretary to support solicitors in a busy department. This permanent, full-time role offers the chance to work in a compassionate environment, handling sensitive matters while contributing to high-quality legal work in a well-regarded firm.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Permanent position in central Belfast

Supportive team environment

Career longevity and stability

Qualifications

• Legal secretarial experience in family law is essential.
• Strong typing skills with audio/digital dictation experience.
• Experience managing sensitive client matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated secretarial support to family/matrimonial solicitors.
• Prepare legal documentation including divorce petitions and court bundles.
• Manage confidential client communication and diary for court listings.

Skills

Typing skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Tools

Legal case management systems

Job description

We are hiring for our client, a respected family law firm in Belfast, seeking a Matrimonial Legal Secretary to join their busy matrimonial and family department. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-quality legal work supporting experienced solicitors and partners in a compassionate, client-facing environment.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. Long-standing, well-respected firm with a strong family law reputation
2. Permanent, full-time role in a collaborative team setting
3. Involvement in sensitive client work and court processes

The Role:

• Provide dedicated secretarial support to family/matrimonial solicitors
• Prepare legal documentation including divorce petitions, affidavits, court bundles and correspondence
• Handle confidential client communication and maintain detailed file notes
• Audio typing/digital dictation and accurate document production
• Diary management, court listings, and booking counsel or experts
• Liaise with courts, social services, and third parties
• Ensure discretion and professionalism in dealing with sensitive family issues

The Person – What We’re Looking For

• Legal secretarial experience in a matrimonial or family law setting
• Strong typing skills (audio/digital dictation essential)
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Confident managing emotionally sensitive matters and distressed clients
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Experience using legal case management systems
• Reliable and able to work independently and within a team

The Reward – What’s in it for You?

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Permanent, full-time role in central Belfast
• Work in a genuinely supportive and close-knit team
• Career longevity and job stability in a well-regarded firm
• Exposure to meaningful client work and court processes

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

At Hunter Savage, we specialise in legal sector appointments across Northern Ireland. To explore this Matrimonial Legal Secretary job or to have a confidential discussion about your next move, contact Nuala McClinton today. Visit our website for more legal support opportunities.