DMA Law is seeking to appoint a dedicated Legal Secretary to join our busy Family Law Department. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive, friendly team at a respected North-East law firm.
Key Details
- Location: To be based at one of our six office locations (to be confirmed)
- Salary: Dependent on experience
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm (35 hours per week, one hour for lunch)
- Job Type: Full-time, permanent
- Start Date: As soon as possible
About the Role
As Legal Secretary, you will provide essential administrative support to the Family Law team, helping ensure the department runs smoothly and efficiently. Your responsibilities will include:
- Handling new client enquiries
- Booking appointments and managing fee earner diaries
- Opening new files and ensuring compliance standards are met
- Drafting forms under supervision
- Creating letters using standard templates
- Transcribing dictation
- Making and receiving telephone calls on behalf of the team
- Taking payments from clients
- Managing incoming and outgoing post
- Filing, photocopying, and faxing as required
- Seeing clients for document signing or providing general case updates
- Applying accounts processes and procedures
About You
The successful applicant will have at least two years’ secretarial experience, ideally within a law firm. You will also be:
- Well organised and able to manage your own workload
- Proactive, able to use your initiative, and comfortable working to deadlines
- Professional and personable with both clients and colleagues
- Computer-literate and willing to learn new systems
- A team player who is keen to develop their skills
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our specialist Family Law team, please email your CV and a short covering note to our Deputy Department Manager, Lisa Newton, at lisa.newton@dma-law.co.uk
Closing date for applications: 30th September 2025.
