Audio Typing Legal Secretary

Confidential; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays included

Annual salary review

Bonus scheme

5% Employer Pension Contribution

Death in Service

Private Medical Cover

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Regular social events

Job summary

Confidential in Leatherhead is seeking an Audio Typing Legal Secretary to provide essential support to a Private Client team. The role focuses on audio-typing, document preparation, filing, and diary management to ensure smooth operations.

You will work alongside four Private Client solicitors/fee earners, using case management tools such as Practise Evolve, with opportunities for development, salary reviews, and a supportive, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Legal secretarial experience or equivalent.
• Touch-typing skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Advanced IT skills and familiarity with Practise Evolve or other case management systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and professional communication abilities.
• Proactive approach to work and ability to handle pressure while prioritising workloads.
• Commitment to high-quality client service and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to a team of four Private Client solicitors/fee earners.
• Prepare correspondence and documents through audio-typing and word processing.
• Manage filing systems, including opening, closing, and retrieving client files.
• Schedule appointments and maintain up-to-date diaries for fee earners.
• Ensure a professional atmosphere in meetings, including preparing and tidying conference rooms.
• Collaborate with other secretaries and provide support as needed.
• Communicate effectively with clients, maintaining high standards of customer care.
• Utilise our case management system and ensure confidentiality at all times.
• Proactively seek improvements in departmental efficiency.

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Touch-typing

Case management systems

Advanced IT skills

Tools

Practise Evolve

Job description

Audio Typing Legal Secretary

Location: Leatherhead, Office Based

Salary: £33k plus 25 days holiday plus BH, annual salary review, bonus scheme, 5% Employer Pension Contribution, Death in Service, Paid Professional Memberships, Long Service Awards, Private Medical Cover, EAP, regular social events and much more!

Hours: Monday to Thursday: 9am to 5.30pm, Friday finish at 5pm

Are you looking to excel in your legal career?

We are seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant to support this Private Client team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced solicitors and contribute to delivering outstanding client service.

As one of the largest legal practises in Surrey, they pride themselves on providing high-quality legal solutions. Their firm is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where every team member can thrive. We emphasise professional development and work-life enrichment, ensuring our people feel valued and supported.

What You'll Do:

• Provide direct support to a team of four Private Client solicitors/fee earners.
• Prepare correspondence and documents through audio-typing and word processing.
• Manage filing systems, including opening, closing, and retrieving client files.
• Schedule appointments and maintain up-to-date diaries for fee earners.
• Ensure a professional atmosphere in meetings, including preparing and tidying conference rooms.
• Collaborate with other secretaries and provide support as needed.
• Communicate effectively with clients, maintaining high standards of customer care.
• Utilise our case management system and ensure confidentiality at all times.
• Proactively seek improvements in departmental efficiency.

What We Need:

• Legal secretarial experience or equivalent
• Touch-typing skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Advanced IT skills and familiarity with Practise Evolve or other case management systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and professional communication abilities.
• A proactive approach to work and the ability to handle pressure while prioritising workloads.
• A commitment to high-quality client service and teamwork.

Learning and Development:

• Annual Performance Reviews
• Personal Career Progression Plans
• Trainee Solicitor Programme
• Extensive CPD Opportunities

Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.