Legal Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary with exceptional audio typing skills to join a well-established law firm supporting a Convincing Solicitor based in London. This role offers a competitive salary, ranging from £30,000 to £35,000, depending on your experience. If you are looking for a supportive and professional working environment where your skills will be highly valued, this is the perfect role for you.

Legal Secretary with Audio Typing Skills

Location: Central London - Mayfair

This role will be 5 days a week in the office!

What you'll do:

As a Legal Secretary in this role, your primary focus will be on audio typing. You will be responsible for accurately transcribing legal documents, correspondence, and reports. Your organisational skills will be put to good use as you manage diaries, schedule appointments, coordinate meetings and handle client enquiries professionally. You will also maintain case files while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with legal regulations. Your role will also involve liaising with clients, courts, external agencies as well as assisting with billing and other administrative duties.

Responsibilities:

• Audio typing and dictation of legal documents, correspondence, and reports with accuracy and efficiency
• Preparing and formatting legal documents, contracts, and court bundles
• Managing diaries, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings
• Handling client enquiries professionally via phone, email, and in-person
• Maintaining and updating case files, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with legal regulations
• Liaising with clients, courts, and external agencies
• Assisting with billing, expense processing, and other administrative duties

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Legal Secretary position is someone who brings along previous experience from a similar role within a law firm. Your strong audio typing skills coupled with high levels of accuracy and speed set you apart. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal case management software is expected. Your excellent organisational skills enable you to multitask effectively while prioritising your workload efficiently. A professional demeanour is crucial given the sensitive nature of legal matters that you'll handle. Strong verbal and written communication skills round off your profile.

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary supporting a convincing solicitor
• Strong audio typing skills with a high level of accuracy and speed
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal case management software
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise workload
• A professional and discreet approach when handling sensitive legal matters
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

What's next:

Ready to take the next step in your career? Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!