Legal Secretary

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

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an organised and proactive Legal Secretary to support their fast-paced Bristol office. In this essential role, you will provide outstanding administrative assistance to fee earners, manage communications, and ensure the smooth operation of the legal team. This position promises a collaborative workplace culture with opportunities for ongoing development and personal contribution.

Benefits

Personal pension with employer contribution

Income protection

Life assurance

Holiday flex

Cycling scheme

Tech scheme

Travel insurance

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Gym membership

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a legal or corporate environment is essential.
• Strong IT skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Exceptional organisational abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Managing diaries, meetings, and conference calls efficiently.
• Handling communications and inquiries professionally.
• Formatting and amending legal documents and correspondence.

Skills

Organisational abilities

Attention to detail

Client care

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Salary: Competitive, plus excellent benefits including, personal pension with employer contribution of 5.5%, income protection, life assurance, holiday flex, length of service leave, cycling scheme, tech scheme, travel insurance, discounts, private medical insurance, dental insurance, gym membership, health screening and more!

Are you an organised, proactive and professional Legal Secretary looking to take the next step in your career?

We're looking for a confident and capable individual to join our friendly and fast-paced Bristol office. In this key support role, you'll work closely with fee earners to provide outstanding secretarial and administrative assistance-ensuring our client's legal team runs like clockwork.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing diaries, meetings and conference calls with efficiency and discretion
• Handling inboxes and communications in fee-earners' absence
• Booking travel and organising itineraries
• Dealing with phone enquiries in a polished, professional manner
• Formatting and amending legal documents, correspondence, and presentations
• Coordinating workflows with internal teams (Document Production, Reprographics, etc.)
• Proofreading and preparing documents to the highest standard
• Supporting with expenses, marketing coordination, and team admin
• Maintaining client and contact records in systems like Outlook and InterAction

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience in a legal or corporate environment (essential)
• Strong IT skills-confident in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Impressive attention to detail and exceptional organisational abilities
• Excellent client care-able to communicate with professionalism and warmth
• A team player with a flexible approach and a 'can do' attitude
• Comfortable working under pressure, juggling tasks and meeting deadlines
• A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and grow
• Someone who thrives in a collaborative, inclusive workplace

You'll be joining a supportive and inclusive team where your contribution is genuinely valued. There are opportunities for ongoing development, a modern working environment, and a culture that encourages collaboration and wellbeing.

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Ready to apply?

If you're ready to bring your skills to a forward-thinking legal team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a brief covering note outlining your experience and what makes you a great fit.