Legal Secretary

Career Legal; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Bristol is hiring a Part-Time Secretary to support its Energy, Natural Resources & Infrastructure department. This permanent role offers a hybrid working pattern, providing flexibility while handling key administrative tasks for the firm. Ideal candidates will have prior secretarial experience, particularly in legal settings, and must demonstrate strong organisational and communication skills.

Benefits

Hybrid working pattern

Supportive team culture

Long-term stability

Qualifications

• Prior secretarial experience in a professional services or legal environment.
• Experience supporting Partners and involvement with billing processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to Partners.
• Managing diaries, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel.
• Handling emails, calls, and correspondence professionally.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Teamwork

Job description

Now Hiring: Part-Time Secretary – Bristol
Type: Part-Time, Permanent
Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working)
Hours: 9:30am–5:30pm, Thursdays & Fridays
Salary: Up to £33,500 FTE / £13,400 actual

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Part-Time Secretary to join a leading law firm’s Bristol office, supporting the ENRI department (Energy, Natural Resources & Infrastructure).

This role is a job-share with the current ENRI Secretary and offers a great balance of professional challenge and flexibility.

The Role:

• Providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to Partners and fee earners
• Managing diaries, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel
• Handling emails, calls, and correspondence professionally
• Supporting billing processes and liaising with clients as needed
• Collaborating closely with your job-share counterpart and wider support team

What We’re Looking For:

• Prior secretarial experience in a professional services or legal environment
• Experience supporting Partners and involvement with billing processes preferred
• Strong attention to detail, organisation, and communication skills
• A proactive, team-focused attitude and ability to manage a busy workload
• Confidence working both independently and as part of a job-share

Additional Info:

• Hybrid working pattern: 1 day in the office and 1 day from home once probation is passed (initially both days in-office)
• Supportive and friendly team culture with excellent on-boarding
• Permanent role offering long-term stability and development within a reputable firm

Interested?

Please get in touch to apply or find out more - we’d love to hear from you.