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Float Legal Secretary

Law Staff Legal Recruitment

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player in Cambridgeshire is seeking a skilled Legal Secretary to join their dynamic team. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to provide vital administrative support across various legal areas. You will manage a diverse workload, ensuring the smooth operation of the team while allowing lawyers to focus on their fee-earning activities. With a commitment to career development and a supportive environment, this role is perfect for someone looking to grow within a top-tier practice known for its partner-led approach and numerous accolades. If you have a passion for the legal field and possess the necessary skills, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Opportunities for career development

Pension scheme

Free car parking

Private health scheme

Life assurance

Discounted legal fees

Length of service awards

Annual staff events

At least one year’s experience as a legal secretary is essential.
Fast and accurate typing speed of at least 65 wpm is required.

Provide comprehensive administrative support to lawyers.
Manage varied secretarial duties with minimal supervision.

Audio Typing

Document Preparation

Diary Management

Telephony

General Administrative Duties

Experience as a Legal Secretary

Background in Private Client Law

Case Management Systems

Sought after Law Firm in Cambridgeshire seeks a skilful Legal Secretary on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic legal secretary to provide comprehensive administrative support to a thriving team of Lawyers covering all areas of Law on a Float basis. Allowing them to focus their efforts on fee earning, the successful legal secretary will manage a varied workload of secretarial duties with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Use of case management systems
Transcribe/prepare documents
Opening and closing files
Audio typing
Making appointments and arranging meetings
Diary management
Telephony
Reception duties
Postal duties
General administrative duties

The Candidate

Legal secretaries with at least one year’s experience
A Legal secretary background is essential for this role
Experience in private client law is preferred
Fast and accurate typing speed of at least 65 wpm
IT literate with the ability to operate case management systems
Able to meet tight deadlines whilst maintaining high levels of accuracy

The Firm

Our client is a top tier practice with offices across four counties serving corporate and individual clients locally, across the UK and internationally. Established more than 75 years ago, they have grown in size and expertise yet retain their commitment to a partner-led and practical approach. With numerous awards and accreditations, they are now recruiting for a talented Legal Secretary to join their thriving practice located in Cambridgeshire.

Benefits