Legal Secretary

Exciting New Opportunity – Part-Time or Full-time Legal Secretary/Assistant

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Legal Secretary/Assistant to join our modern and forward-thinking law firm. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm that offers a competitive salary, a wonderful benefits package, and the flexibility of hybrid working. If you’re looking for part-time hours or a role with flexible working, we would love to hear from you. Experience in residential or commercial property law is of interest.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure smooth flow of documents and correspondence in and out of the department.
• Type legal documents from hand-written notes or digital dictation.
• Scan, email, and fax correspondence and documents as required.
• Manage file opening, closing, and filing of all relevant documents.
• Prepare photocopies and trial bundles.
• Answer routine phone calls, take messages, and manage new enquiries.
• Organize internal and external meetings by managing Fee Earner diaries.
• Undertake online searches (TM / Search Choice).
• General typing, including completion statements, searches, and Land Registry forms.
• Provide support to other secretaries across the firm, as needed.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned.

Specialist Skills Required:

• Excellent IT skills, particularly in Word. Basic PowerPoint and Excel knowledge would be useful.
• Experience working with Practice Management Systems is an advantage.
• Strong telephone skills and professional communication.

Personal Skills Required:

• Interest in legal matters and commitment to confidentiality.
• Well-organized, conscientious, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Strong grammar and communication skills, both spoken and written.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Enjoy interacting with others, displaying tact, patience, and understanding.
• Professional appearance.

Qualifications & Education:

• Good standard of general education, especially in English.
• Numerate and literate with strong word processing skills/qualifications.
• Legal secretary training or a relevant qualification is preferred.

For immediate consideration, please apply now or call  Morgan Webb  at  01892 540 054   to discuss further.