Legal Secretary

Benefits: Competitive salary Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm 25 days holiday plus bank holiday Birthday off Free parkingWe are working with a well established legal practice based in Dover and are looking to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary to support their Matrimonial department. Key Responsibilities: Supporting fee earners with divorce, separation, financial settlements, and child arrangements. Preparing legal documents, consent orders, Form E, statements, and court bundles Typing correspondence, often from audio dictation, including letters and emails to clients, solicitors, barristers, and courts Managing files and archiving both physical and digital case files in line with compliance procedures Managing diaries, scheduling client meetings, court hearings, mediation appointments, and conferences with counsel Drafting bills, logging fee earner time, chasing payments, and preparing cost schedules Acting as the first point of contact: answering calls, taking messages, and handling initial client queries with discretion Sending welcome packs, liaising with third parties: including courts, other law firms, barristers, CAFCASS, and financial advisersPerson specification: Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within family or matrimonial law Confident in handling sensitive cases with tact and confidentiality Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in audio typing and document preparation Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask under pressure Proficient with Microsoft Office and case management systemsApplications will only be considered, if you live within a 30 minute commutable distance to Dover. To apply email: New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. Twitter: @nagforjobs

Location: Dover, Kent, GB

Posted Date: 7/16/2025