Full job descriptionAre you an experienced Legal Secretary looking to join a collaborative and professional law firm where your contribution is truly valued?
We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Legal Secretary to provide first-class secretarial and administrative support to a team of fee earners. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive environment, working alongside an established secretarial team in a varied and fast-paced role.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for a broad range of secretarial and administrative duties, including:
*Diary management and travel coordination
*Document production, formatting and PDF editing
*Preparing correspondence and legal documents
*Managing telephone and conference calls
*Processing expenses and invoices
*Monitoring fee earners’ inboxes during absences
*Assisting with client and matter opening procedures
*Supporting billing and time-recording processes
*Maintaining CRM and contact databases
*Proofreading and amending documents
*Booking meetings, meeting rooms and catering
*Providing general administrative support as required
About You
To be successful, you will have:
*Previous Legal Secretary experience within a law firm
*Strong document production and proofreading skills
*Excellent typing speed and accuracy
*Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines
*Strong organisational and communication skills
*A proactive, flexible and team-focused approach
*Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
*Experience with legal systems such as InTapp, Elite or similar would be advantageous
What’s on Offer?
*Competitive salary
*Hybrid working (Monday from home, Tuesday to Friday in the office)
*35-hour working week (9:30am to 5:30pm)
*Friendly and supportive team environment
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary seeking a varied role with excellent benefits, a positive culture, and genuine work-life balance in a prestigious legal environment.
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