Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary

Family Law

Derry

Full-time, Permanent

Signatus is recruiting on behalf of a well-established law firm in Derry for an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Family Law team. This is a key support role within a fast-paced practice, suited to someone highly organised, detail-driven, and confident in handling sensitive matters with discretion.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing legal documents, correspondence, and court forms.
• Managing solicitor diaries, court dates, and appointment scheduling.
• Handling client communication via phone, email, and in-person.
• Liaising with courts, counsel, and external agencies.
• Maintaining accurate case files, both electronic and paper-based.
• Assisting with controllership, legal aid applications, and billing processes.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as a legal secretary, ideally within family law.
• Familiarity with controllership procedures is a distinct advantage.
• Strong client service approach and professional communication skills.
• High attention to detail and competent IT skills.
• Able to manage time effectively and prioritise in a busy environment.

To explore this opportunity in confidence, apply via signatus.co.uk/jobs or contact us directly at fionntan@signatus.co.uk with your CV.

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