Legal Secretary

Cathedral Appointments | South West Recruitment; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive law firm in Exeter is seeking a motivated Legal Secretary to provide high-level support to their Private Client department. The role involves managing client communications, ensuring smooth operations, and maintaining filing systems. With a focus on community and ethical practices, this firm offers a supportive environment and hybrid working options.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays and birthday off

Private medical insurance

Group life assurance

Wellbeing support

Three additional days’ paid leave for good causes

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary in a busy legal practice.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for client service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the team.
• Handle telephone and email enquiries from clients.
• Maintain accurate electronic filing systems.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

Legal Secretary Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Competitive Salary DOE | Hybrid and Flexible Working | Exeter

Our client is a reputable, employee-owned law firm that combines top-tier legal services with a strong ethical focus. Certified as a B Corporation and recognised among the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the UK for several years, they pride themselves on delivering exceptional service while fostering a supportive and purpose-driven working environment. Their dedication to people, community, and professional excellence sets them apart in the legal sector.

The Role:

As a Legal Secretary in the Private Client department, you will provide high-level secretarial and administrative support to the legal team. You will be a key point of contact for clients and will help ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations.

The role offers some Hybrid working with 4 days a week in the Exeter Office

Responsibilities of the Legal Secretary include:

• Deliver comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Private Client team, including diary management and digital dictation
• Handle telephone and email enquiries from new and existing clients, maintaining a professional and client-focused approach
• Support client meetings at the office and assist with routine client correspondence
• Maintain accurate electronic filing systems and manage general office administration efficiently

Requirements of the Legal Secretary include:

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably within a busy legal practice
• Strong communication skills and a passion for delivering outstanding client service
• Confident IT user, particularly in Microsoft Office and document management system
• Organised, proactive, and able to meet deadlines while working well under pressure

Your benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working and flexible working
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and your birthday off)
• Private medical insurance
• Group life assurance
• Access to a comprehensive range of wellbeing support
• Three additional days’ paid leave to support good causes

If you are a motivated Legal Secretary seeking a fulfilling opportunity with a progressive and community-focused law firm, we’d love to hear from you.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Recruitment Consultant: Amelia Luxton

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