Legal Secretary

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Legal Secretary to join their dynamic Family Department in Bristol. This hybrid role offers the chance to work within a supportive and energetic team at an award-winning law firm. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in a similar role, showcasing excellent typing skills and proficiency in case management systems. You will be responsible for providing comprehensive secretarial support, managing client files, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and colleagues. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity in a growing firm, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Legal Secretary in a Family Department.
• Proficient in managing diaries and arranging meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provide full secretarial support to the Family team.
• Manage client files, including copying, archiving, and filing.
• Draft correspondence and prepare standard documentation.

Skills

Legal Secretary Experience

Fast Typing Skills

Case Management System

Document Formatting

Diary Management

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

Relevant Legal Qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Digital Dictation Software

Job description

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Head of National Legal Support at Douglas Scott Recruitment

LEGAL SECRETARY - FAMILY

BRISTOL - HYBRID

Douglas Scott are on the look out for an excellent and proactive and self-motivated Legal Secretary join our leading specialist client. The role will be based at their Bristol office with leading flexible working.

If you are looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive, ambitious, growing and energetic team, and would like to join an award-winning law led professional law firm, we would like to hear from you.

This role is perfect for a Legal Secretary who is currently working in a Family Department, or a Legal Secretary who would like to move to the Family area of law.

The Role:

• Full secretarial support to the Family team
• Diary management / arranging meetings
• Opening of client files
• Carry out copying, archiving, organisation of client files and filing systems, including electronic filing
• Make and receive telephone calls, ensuring all calls are managed
• Dealing with invoices
• Prepare monthly client billing, expense claims and general finance tasks
• Maintain database with client and contact details
• Organisation of meetings, domestic and international travel, accommodation and attendance at external events and conference
• Developing good working relationships with both internal colleagues and external clients and contacts as required, promoting a positive working culture and environment
• Working across teams, including in particular business development, in promoting the interests of business
• Draft correspondence and prepare standard documentation from audio/copy

The Candidate:

• Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary of a minimum of 2 years
• Fast and accurate typing speeds
• Previous experience using a case management system
• Conversant in document formatting including track changes, auto-numbering and creating table of contents
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Digital dictation and any other in-house systems in use throughout the firm
• Proficient in diary management; meeting arrangements, telephone and email communication
• Ability to prioritise tasks and to work under pressure
• Able to demonstrate adaptability and flexibility
• Able to produce accurate work with strong attention to detail
• Team player who is able to work as part of a team and use initiative but also able to work independently

The firm are offering 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a flexible hybrid working option (to suit the candidate).

If you are an experienced Legal Secretary, based in or near Bristol, please get in touch for confidential consideration or send your CV to [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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