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Acorn Recruitment; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Professional development and training

Supportive and collaborative working

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Acorn Recruitment is recruiting a Family Legal Secretary to join a busy Family Law team in Dorset. The role provides comprehensive secretarial support to solicitors, manages diaries, drafts documents and liaises with clients and courts.

This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive salary, pension and training opportunities. A professional, empathetic and client-focused approach is essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 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 and calm under pressure.
• Commitment to providing outstanding client care.

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.

Skills

Legal secretary experience

Audio typing

Document production

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Client-focused approach

Teamwork

Problem solving

Calm under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.
• 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.

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust