Legal Secretary

Are you a Legal Secretary or Secretary with excellent typing skills

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to join a dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will possess strong administrative and secretarial skills and a passion for supporting legal professionals. This role requires excellent time management as well as proficiency in audio typing.

Duties as a Legal Secretary include

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the agricultural team ensuring efficient operation of the office.
• Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and reports with a high level of accuracy.
• Manage calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings for the legal team.
• Maintain filing systems, both electronic and paper-based, ensuring all documents are organised and easily accessible.
• Communicate effectively with clients, court personnel, and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth operations.
• Utilise IT skills to manage databases and assist with case management software.
• Handle incoming calls and correspondence, directing them to the appropriate parties as necessary.
• Assist in billing processes by tracking time spent on cases and preparing invoices.

To be successful as a Legal Secretary you will need to demonstrate

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar secretarial role within a legal or professional services environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Exceptional time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact professionally with clients and colleagues.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures is advantageous but not essential.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong IT skills.

If you are looking to contribute to a professional legal environment while developing your Legal career, if so, we encourage you to apply. Please send your CV to Amanda at Tru Recruitment for immediate consideration.

Tru Recruitment Solutions Ltd are acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. If you do not hear from us within 5 working days, we are sorry, but you have not been successful on this occasion, but please do not hesitate to apply for any future vacancies that we advertise or call us for our free career advice.