Legal Secretary

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the legal sector is seeking a Legal Secretary to provide essential administrative and secretarial support to their legal team in Central Bristol. This full-time role offers a hybrid working arrangement, requiring you to work on-site for part of the week while managing vital tasks like document preparation and client correspondence. Ideal candidates will possess strong organisational skills and a proactive attitude, with experience in similar roles within the legal domain.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or similar role.
• Confidence in mathematics abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the legal team.
• Prepare and format legal documents accurately.
• Manage schedules, appointments, and correspondence.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office Suite

Case management software

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Job Details

Job: Legal Secretary

Location: Central Bristol BS2, hybrid working, 2–3 days a week working from home

Job type: Full time

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Additional Information

This job is for those who wish to progress through a business support track. It is not suitable for paralegals or individuals seeking training contracts in legal services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to our legal team.
• Quantify cases/applications on behalf of the legal team.
• Manage schedules, appointments, and correspondence with clients and courts.
• Prepare and format legal documents with precision and care.
• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive information.
• Assist with file management and ensure accurate record-keeping.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar administrative role within the legal sector.
• Confidence in mathematics abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and case management software.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• A proactive, can-do attitude and a keen eye for detail.