Legal Assistant

Additional Resources; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in the UK seeks a Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive support within a busy personal injury team. This full-time permanent role offers a salary between £24,000 and £26,000, alongside perks such as a company pension and Christmas closure. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a law firm, strong audio typing skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected legal practice.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Christmas closure without using annual leave

Recognition initiatives, including birthday awards

Qualifications

• Experience of 2 years working in a law firm.
• Previously worked as a Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, or similar role.
• Professional and approachable demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for clients and visitors.
• Handle inbound calls and front-of-house duties.
• Produce legal documentation through audio and copy typing.
• Support fee earners with administrative tasks.
• Manage filing, scanning, and document organization.
• Process incoming and outgoing correspondence.

Skills

Audio typing capability

Client-focused manner

Microsoft Word proficiency

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant to join a well-established law firm offering clear, practical legal advice across areas including personal injury, family law, employment, and clinical negligence.

As a Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant, you will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support within a busy personal injury team, ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the office.

This full-time permanent role offers a salary range of £24,000 - £26,000 and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

• Acting as the first point of contact for clients and visitors
• Handling inbound calls and general front-of-house duties
• Producing legal documentation through audio and copy typing
• Supporting fee earners with a range of administrative tasks
• Managing filing, scanning, and document organisation
• Processing incoming and outgoing correspondence

What we are looking for:

• Previously worked as a Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant, Legal Clerk or in a similar role.
• Proven experience of 2 years working in a law firm
• Strong audio typing capability
• Confident user of Microsoft Word and Excel
• A professional, approachable, and client-focused manner

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Christmas closure without the need to use annual leave
• Recognition initiatives, including birthday awards

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary seeking a secure role within a respected legal practice.

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