Ontap
Ontap Job Search
UK jobs • Updated daily • No signup required

Legal Secretary - Family/Litigation

Recruiter
Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment
Location
Essex
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Not Specified
First listed by Ontap
10 September 2026
Apply Now
Search other jobs

Job description

My client is recruiting for a Legal Secretary with at least 6 months' experience within a legal environment to join their well-established Litigation and Family Law department in Woodford, London.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build their career within a busy and supportive team, providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to fee earners across both Litigation and Family matters.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

At least 6 months' experience working within a legal secretary or legal administration role
Previous experience within Litigation and/or Family Law is desirable
Excellent typing and audio dictation skills
Strong organisational and diary management abilities
Excellent communication and client care skills
High attention to detail
IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office
A proactive, enthusiastic and professional approach
Excellent timekeeping and attendance

The successful Legal Secretary will undertake duties including, but not limited to:

Providing secretarial support to Litigation and Family solicitors
Audio typing and word processing using digital dictation
Preparing legal correspondence, court documents and bundles
Managing diaries, appointments and meetings
Liaising with clients, barristers, courts and third parties
Opening new files and maintaining accurate case records
Filing, scanning, photocopying and general administrative duties
Handling incoming and outgoing post
Assisting with document production and file management
Providing additional administrative support across the department as required

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Apply Now