Legal Secretary

One to One personnel Limited; Basildon; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Basildon is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary for its Private Client team. The role involves providing essential secretarial support, managing diaries, transcribing documents, and ensuring excellent client service. Ideal candidates will have prior legal experience, excellent organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £28,000 based on experience, with various benefits including holiday entitlement and pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Holiday entitlement

Company pension scheme

Christmas shut down

Birthday day off

Bupa cash plan

On-site or reimbursed parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Legal Secretary role, ideally within Private Client.
• Excellent secretarial and typing skills.
• Strong telephone manner and interpersonal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time management abilities.
• Professional, reliable, and flexible attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level secretarial and administrative support.
• Manage diaries, schedule appointments, and maintain calendars.
• Transcribe legal documentation and correspondence.
• Handle incoming calls and provide excellent client service.
• Manage files and documents.
• Support fee earners with administrative tasks.

Skills

Legal experience

Secretarial skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Deadline-oriented

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client, an award-winning legal practice in Essex, is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Private Client team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a highly respected firm known for its supportive and friendly environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing high-level secretarial and administrative support to the Private Client team
• Managing diaries, scheduling appointments, and maintaining calendars
• Transcription of legal documentation and correspondence
• Handling incoming calls and providing excellent client service
• File and document management
• Supporting fee earners with day-to-day administrative tasks

Skills and Experience Required:

• Previous experience in a Legal Secretary role (ideally within Private Client)
• Excellent secretarial and typing skills
• Strong telephone manner and interpersonal communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational and time management abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Outlook Calendar
• Ability to work to deadlines in a busy legal environment
• Professional, reliable, and flexible attitude

The Package:

• Competitive salary up to £28,000 depending on experience
• Holiday entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Christmas shut down
• Birthday day off
• Bupa cash plan
• On-site or reimbursed parking

Hours: 9.00am - 5.30pm, Monday – Friday (flexible working options available)