LEGAL SECRETARY

City Centre Recruitment; Bridport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Legal Secretary to join a well-established team in Bridport. The role involves providing secretarial support mainly in the Family law department, preparing legal documents, and managing communications. Candidates must have prior experience as a legal secretary and strong skills in Microsoft Office. This position offers a salary between £25,000 to £27,000, with hours from Monday to Friday, and allows immediate start.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a legal secretary is essential.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Outlook.
• Must be a team player and able to handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support for client matters.
• Prepare legal documents and correspondence by typing.
• Manage appointments and maintain Outlook calendar.

Skills

Previous experience as a legal secretary

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office

Adaptable team player

Understanding of confidentiality/Data Protection

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Structured and organized

Excellent telephone manner

Job description

Overview

LEGAL SECRETARY – Bridport – Permanent position

Mon-Thurs 09:00 – 17:30; Fri 09:00 – 17:00. 37 hours per week. Salary £25,000 to £27,000 DOE. IMMEDIATE START / NOTICE PERIODS CONSIDERED.

We are recruiting for a LEGAL SECRETARY to join our client on a permanent basis. Located in the historic town of Bridport, you will be joining a well established company and friendly team. Working in the Family law department but also providing secretarial support to other departments as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative duties to help facilitate the smooth handling of client matters.
• Prepare legal documents, correspondence and court forms by audio and copy typing using digital dictation for multiple fee earners at times.
• Photocopy documents and correspondence and scan to emails as required.
• Answer the telephone, assist with client enquiries both on the telephone and face-to-face, and take messages when required.
• Make appointments and manage Outlook calendar and tasks.
• Liaise with other law firms, authorities, barrister chambers and other third parties.
• File correspondence and documents and keep records up to date, ensuring that all files are maintained to the Lexcel standard.
• Prepare mail for posting/emailing or other relevant mode of correspondence.
• Provide support to other secretaries and fee earners, including in other departments, when busy and during holiday times.

Qualifications / Skills

• Previous experience as a legal secretary
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Outlook and ideally Excel)
• Being an adaptable team player and able to multi-task is essential
• Clear understanding of confidentiality/Data Protection
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Structured and organized
• Excellent telephone manner

How to Apply

INTERESTED?

Apply by calling 01305 239239 or email CV to [e-mail], stating the job title in the subject line.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility.

City Centre Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.

City Centre Recruitment is acting as an employment business in relation to LEGAL SECRETARY.