Legal Secretary

Forrest Recruitment; Chester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Forrest Recruitment is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join a leading UK law firm in Chester City Centre. You will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners and the legal team, handling audio typing and document preparation to a high standard.

The role requires professionalism, discretion with confidential information, strong IT skills (Microsoft Office and legal case management systems) and the ability to work both independently and in a team, within

Qualifications

• Legal secretarial experience across any area of law.
• Excellent audio typing with high accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office and case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners and the legal team.
• Produce accurate and professional correspondence and documents.
• Undertake audio typing to a high standard.
• Manage emails, calls, and diary with discretion.
• Open, maintain and close client files per firm procedures.
• Coordinate meetings and client appointments.

Skills

Audio typing

Legal secretarial

Communication skills

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management

Job description

Legal Secretary - Chester City Centre - Permanent - Full Time

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a leading UK law firm, supporting a busy and highly regarded team working with high-net-worth and private clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary who is looking to work within a prestigious firm and a professional, client-focused environment.

You do not need experience in a specific area of law. We are primarily looking for someone with solid legal secretarial experience, excellent audio typing skills and a professional approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners and the wider legal team.
• Producing accurate and professional correspondence, reports and legal documentation.
• Undertaking audio typing to a high standard, with excellent speed and accuracy.
• Managing emails, correspondence and telephone enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Diary management, arranging meetings and coordinating appointments.
• Opening, maintaining and closing client files in accordance with firm procedures.
• Preparing documents and assisting with the organisation of meetings and client appointments.
• Liaising professionally with clients, colleagues and external contacts.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring deadlines are monitored and met.
• Carrying out general administrative duties to support the smooth running of the team.
• Handling sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion.

About You

• Previous legal secretarial experience – experience within any area of law will be considered.
• Excellent audio typing skills, with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to produce consistently accurate work.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• A professional, polished and confident manner when dealing with clients.
• The ability to work with confidential and sensitive information discreetly.
• Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
• The ability to work independently while also being a supportive member of a team.
• A flexible and proactive approach, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Excellent benefits package offered!