Legal Secretary - Matrimonial - Ballymena

Job description

Legal Secretary - Matrimonial

We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a busy law form working in the matrimonial/family law team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to the team, with previous experience in matrimonial law essential.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing day-to-day secretarial support to solicitors in the team.
• Preparing and formatting legal correspondence and documentation.
• Managing diaries, appointments and client meetings.
• Opening and maintaining client files and ensuring records are kept up to date.
• Handling client and third-party telephone enquiries professionally.
• Assisting with court documentation, bundles and filing deadlines.
• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Liaising with courts, barristers and other legal professionals.

Key requirements:

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within a matrimonial/family law team.
• Good knowledge of matrimonial matters and associated legal terminology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
• Professional, confidential and client-focused approach.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.

Salary:

£28,000-£35,000

For further information on this job contact Suzanne Lowry (View email address on vanrath.com) for a confidential chat, or apply via the link today.

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