Junior Legal Secretary

Career Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

25 days holiday

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life assurance at 4x salary

Enhanced maternity package after probation

Job summary

Career Legal in London is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join a busy Development Sales team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive support across various tasks, ensuring smooth office operations while enjoying a fast-paced work environment.

The role requires strong organizational skills and previous legal secretarial experience, alongside offering perks like private healthcare, 25 days holiday, and a pension scheme with employer contributions. Your proactive service and attention to detail will help maintain our high standards.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months experience in an administrative role.
• Experience working in a law firm environment.
• Ability to manage a busy and varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support.
• Prepare and send completed documents and cover letters.
• Liaise with clients via telephone and email.

Skills

Legal Secretarial experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Typing skills

Microsoft Office

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a busy and collaborative Development Sales team within a highly regarded law firm based in London.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, thrives on variety and takes pride in delivering a high level of support to both fee earners and clients.

The Role

You will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to a busy Development Sales team, assisting with a wide range of tasks to ensure the smooth running of matters from instruction through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing general administrative support including filing, scanning, printing and managing incoming post/couriers
• Preparing and sending completed documents and cover letters
• Supporting fee earners with file opening and onboarding processes
• Producing bills, handling invoices and assisting with completion monies
• Liaising with clients via telephone and email, taking messages and managing queries professionally
• Submitting searches through online search providers
• Maintaining accurate electronic and hard copy filing systems
• Assisting with shared inbox management and wider team support
• Providing cover for other secretaries within the team when required

About You

• Previous Legal Secretarial experience within a law firm environment
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy and varied workload
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach
• Confident communicator with strong client service skills
• Fast and accurate typing skills, including audio and copy typing experience
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while also using initiative independently
• Private healthcare through from day one
• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 5%
• Life assurance at 4x salary
• Enhanced maternity package after probation

This role would suit someone with at least 12 months experience in an administrative role, personable, adaptable and highly organised who enjoys being part of a supportive team environment.