Legal Secretary

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Commercial Property team is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to provide essential administrative support. The role involves scheduling, document preparation, and maintaining files, ensuring smooth operations and contributing to the team's success. Candidates should possess strong organisational skills and proficiency in the MS Office Suite.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Secretarial role.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and legal practice management software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to a team of solicitors by scheduling appointments.
• Prepare and format legal documents.
• Manage the team billing process.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Tools

MS Office Suite

Legal practice management software

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A great opportunity for an experienced and motivated Legal Secretary to join a leading Commercial Property team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support to a team of solicitors, ensuring the smooth running of the department and contributing to the overall success of the team.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support to a team of solicitors by scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings.
• Prepare and format legal documents.
• Maintain and organise files, both electronic and hard copy, ensuring all documents are up to date and easily accessible.
• Handle correspondence, including emails and phone calls, responding to inquiries as appropriate and directing them to the relevant team member.
• Conduct initial research on property-related matters and assist in due diligence processes.
• Manage the team billing process.
• Support the team in various administrative tasks.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar Secretarial role
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and legal practice management software.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in work.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• A pro-active approach to problem-solving and a strong sense of initiative.