Legal Secretary - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Bristol

Circa £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Full-time | Hybrid

A professional services firm is currently seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its Bristol office. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual to provide key secretarial and administrative support to fee earners within a busy legal environment.

You will play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day activities while delivering a high standard of support and client service.

Key Responsibilities

*Managing fee earner diaries and coordinating meetings and conference calls

*Monitoring emails during periods of absence and responding where appropriate

*Booking meeting rooms, video calls and arranging refreshments

*Organising travel arrangements and preparing itineraries

*Handling telephone enquiries professionally and taking accurate messages

*Formatting and amending legal documents and agreements

*Copy typing and digital dictation where required

*Converting documents between Word and PDF formats

*Collating and indexing legal documentation and assisting with file management

*Preparing short PowerPoint presentations

*Proofreading documents to ensure accuracy and high quality

*Processing expenses and updating contact information in internal systems

*Liaising with internal teams including marketing, events and finance when required


Skills & Experience

*Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary or within a similar professional services secretarial role

*Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint

*Excellent organisational and time management skills

*Strong communication skills and professional telephone manner

*High attention to detail and ability to prioritise work effectively

*A proactive and collaborative team player


This is a great opportunity to join a professional and supportive team within a busy legal environment.