Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary - Chester City Centre - Permanent - Full Time

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a leading UK law firm, supporting a busy and highly regarded team working with high-net-worth and private clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary who is looking to work within a prestigious firm and a professional, client-focused environment.

You do not need experience in a specific area of law. We are primarily looking for someone with solid legal secretarial experience, excellent audio typing skills and a professional approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners and the wider legal team.
• Producing accurate and professional correspondence, reports and legal documentation.
• Undertaking audio typing to a high standard, with excellent speed and accuracy.
• Managing emails, correspondence and telephone enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Diary management, arranging meetings and coordinating appointments.
• Opening, maintaining and closing client files in accordance with firm procedures.
• Preparing documents and assisting with the organisation of meetings and client appointments.
• Liaising professionally with clients, colleagues and external contacts.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring deadlines are monitored and met.
• Carrying out general administrative duties to support the smooth running of the team.
• Handling sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous legal secretarial experience – experience within any area of law will be considered.
• Excellent audio typing skills, with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to produce consistently accurate work.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• A professional, polished and confident manner when dealing with clients.
• The ability to work with confidential and sensitive information discreetly.
• Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
• The ability to work independently while also being a supportive member of a team.
• A flexible and proactive approach, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Excellent benefits package offered!

For further information about this opportunity please call Forrest Recruitment for a confidential discussion – (phone number removed). Alternatively, please forward your CV for immediate consideration, I look forward to hearing from you.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.

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