Legal Secretary

We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a busy Private Client Team, providing administrative and secretarial support.

This role is full time office based - Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

In this role, you will play an important part in ensuring the smooth running of the Team by supporting fee earners with a range of secretarial and administrative tasks while maintaining high standards of client service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and formatting legal documents, correspondence and contracts
• Audio typing and transcription of dictations with a high level of accuracy
• Managing diaries, appointments and emails using Microsoft Outlook
• Liaising professionally with clients, colleagues and external contacts
• Maintaining organised electronic and paper filing systems
• Supporting administrative tasks including data entry and document management
• Assisting with spreadsheets and tracking information using Microsoft Excel
• Prioritising tasks effectively to support the team and meet deadlines

The right candidate:

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive individual who enjoys working in a busy legal environment and takes pride in producing accurate work.

You will have:

• Previous experience as a Private Client Legal Secretary or in a similar role within a law firm
• Excellent audio typing skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook and Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• A professional and client-focused approach

Whats on offer:

• Genuinely competitive package including bonuses
• 31 days’ holiday (pro-rata) plus Christmas closedown
• Your birthday off, additional long service leave
• An Employee Cashplan
• Refer-a-colleague bonus scheme, and discounted legal fees.
• You’ll also benefit from a pension scheme, Dress for Your Day policy, and two paid volunteering days each year.