Legal Secretary

Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support a busy team within a professional environment. This is a pivotal support role, providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial assistance to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently with professionalism and discretion.

Company Benefits:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Long service recognition
• 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working options

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce high-quality correspondence and documents through audio typing and word processing
• Organise and maintain digital and physical filing systems, including opening, closing, and retrieving records
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, copying tasks, and document dispatch
• Schedule appointments, manage diaries, and coordinate meetings
• Prepare and tidy meeting rooms; arrange refreshments as needed
• Welcome and assist clients or visitors in person and by phone, maintaining a friendly and professional manner
• Support colleagues with overflow work and mentor junior or temporary team members as required
• Maintain confidentiality of all documentation and sensitive information
• Operate internal systems and complete online forms when required
• Identify ways to improve efficiency and ensure documents meet high presentation standards
• Carry out general administrative tasks and respond to ad hoc requests

Experience and Skills Requirements:

• Prior experience in a similar administrative or secretarial role
• Minimum one year supporting senior professionals or working in a private client-facing team
• Fast and accurate typing skills
• Strong IT proficiency (Microsoft Office and relevant systems)
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Empathetic and professional approach when handling sensitive matters
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Collaborative team player with a proactive, can-do attitude

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.