Legal Secretary

Location: Ipswich Office
Hours: Full-time | Permanent | Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
Salary: £27,000 per annum

Job description:

Elizabeth Michael Associates are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client for a proactive and organised Secretary to join their team.

This is a varied role providing firmwide secretarial and administrative support, with a particular focus on the Commercial Property department.

The Role

• Manage calls, emails and correspondence
• Meet and greet clients and provide reception cover
• Coordinate meetings, diaries and room bookings
• Undertake dictation and prepare documents
• Open and close client files and support compliance procedures
• Provide administrative support to fee earners
• Assist the Commercial Property team with DocuSign, expenses, file closures, post, scanning and filing
• Maintain accurate records and general office administration

About You

We are looking for someone who is professional, highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.

You will ideally have:

• Previous secretarial or administrative experience
• Legal experience would be advantageous
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail and discretion
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and case management systems
• A proactive and professional approach

What’s on Offer?

• Excellent benefits
• Supportive professional environment
• Opportunity to develop within an established firm