Legal Secretary

Pertemps Basingstoke; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Law firm in Basingstoke is seeking a skilled Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support in their wills, trust & probate department. The ideal candidate has previous legal experience, strong administrative skills, and fast typing abilities. This full-time role includes a negotiable salary, company pension scheme, and additional perks such as a day off for your birthday. Interested candidates should apply with an up-to-date CV.

Benefits

Negotiable salary

Company pension scheme

Day off for your birthday

Regular social events

Running/walking clubs

Qualifications

• Previous legal experience is required.
• Experience in a private client or wills department preferred.
• Ambitious and enthusiastic attitude necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support.
• Type and format legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage diaries and handle communications with clients.

Skills

Legal experience

Strong administrative skills

Fast and accurate typing

Verbal and written communication

Team player

Job description

Legal Secretary

Pertemps are currently recruiting for a Legal Secretary to join a leading Law firm based in Basingstoke working within their wills, trust & probate department. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Legal Secretary Responsibilities:
- Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fees earners
- Typing and formatting legal documents, correspondence and forms
- Managing diaries, booking appointments and handling incoming calls and emails
- Liaising with clients and third parties in a professional and sensitive manner
- Maintaining accurate client files both electronically and in hard copy
- Assisting with billing, file opening/closing and compliance tasks

Legal Secretary Requirements:
- Previous legal experience
- Previous experience in a private client or wills department
- Strong administrative experience
- Fast and accurate typing skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ambitious, enthusiastic and a team player

Legal Secretary Package:
- Negotiable salary depending on experience
- Monday to Friday, 9am - 5.30pm with a 5pm finish on a Friday
- Company pension scheme and group life assurance scheme
- Day off for your birthday
- Regular social events & running / walking clubs

If you are interested in this Legal secretary role, please apply with an up-to-date CV or reach out to Jemma at Pertemps.