Legal Secretary

Talk Staff Group Limited; Bourne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Talk Staff Group Limited in Bourne is seeking a motivated Legal Secretary to provide secretarial support and assist a team of expert legal personnel in a friendly environment.

The role requires legal sector experience, audiotyping, and proficiency with MS Office and case management systems. You will handle typing, drafting documents, filing, client communications, and diary management, with hours Monday to Friday 9am–5pm and salary £24,000–£29,000.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within the legal sector as a secretary.
• Proven audiotyping experience.
• Knowledge of MS Office and case management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Audio & copy typing, emailing, photocopying, filing of letters, emails and documents.
• Completing forms and drafting documents.
• Assisting with the preparation of court bundles.
• Opening & closing of client files.
• Running, managing & maintaining files on a case management system and following file procedures.
• Speaking to clients and professional contacts, personally and by telephone, answering queries, giving information and making appointments.
• Handling initial client enquiries.
• Arranging of appointments & managing fee earners diaries.
• Attending team meetings as required.
• Covering reception as required.

Skills

Legal sector experience

Audiotyping

MS Office

Case management systems

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office

Case management systems

Job description

Our client, a very reputable firm are looking to appoint a Legal Secretary based locally to Bourne. You will be tasked with providing secretarial support and assistance. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced secretary to play a key role in assisting our client of expert legal personnel within a friendly and supportive team environment.

To be considered for the role, you'll require the following essentials:

• Experience of working within the Legal Sector as a Secretary
• Proven audiotyping experience
• Knowledge of MS Office & Case Management Systems
• Excellent communication skills - both written & verbal
• Strong organisational skills
• High attention to detail

Within this position, you'll also be:

• Audio & copy typing, emailing, photocopying, filing of letters, emails and documents
• Completing forms and drafting documents
• Assisting with the preparation of court bundles
• Opening & closing of client files
• Running, managing & maintaining files on a case management system and following file procedures
• Speaking to clients and professional contacts, personally and by telephone, answering queries, giving information and making appointments
• Handling initial client enquiries
• Arranging of appointments & managing fee earners diaries
• Attending team meetings as required
• Covering reception as required

Salary & Working Hours

Salary is GBP24,000 - GBP29,000 per annum, dependant on experience

Working Hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm with 1 hours' lunch