Legal Secretary

Assist First Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency in Birmingham is looking for a proactive Legal Secretary to join their dynamic team. The role requires providing exceptional administrative support within a law firm, with responsibilities including client management, document preparation, and process streamlining. Ideal candidates possess strong organizational and communication skills. The position offers competitive salaries, hybrid working arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Company pension

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive team culture

Cutting-edge technology

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar role within a law firm.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a client focus.
• Highly organized, efficient, with strong time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional administrative support to clients.
• Streamline administrative processes and manage fee-earner diaries.
• Prepare accurate legal documents and maintain meticulous records.

Skills

Legal documentation proficiency

Client communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Attention to detail

Tools

Legal case management software

Job description

Legal Secretary to join our dynamic team in Birmingham. Our client offers a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

Must have experience of working in a solicitor's practice.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking a proactive and highly motivated Legal Secretary to join our thriving legal team. The successful candidate will provide exceptional administrative support, demonstrate initiative, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to take ownership of their work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactive Client Support: Greet and welcome clients warmly, handle client enquiries efficiently, build strong relationships, manage reception, meeting rooms, and provide refreshments.
• Streamlining Operations: Streamline administrative processes, proactively manage fee-earner diaries, and oversee reception and office supplies.
• High-Quality Support: Prepare accurate legal documents, maintain meticulous records, manage post, and handle invoicing and payments.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Collaborate with legal professionals and colleagues, sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Initiative & Problem-Solving: Resolve administrative challenges independently and seek workflow improvements.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar role within a law firm.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a client focus.
• Highly organized, efficient, with strong time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive and results-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Experience with legal case management software.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salaries and benefits.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Company pension.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Supportive team culture.
• Cutting-edge technology.

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