Legal Secretary

TN United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Legal Secretary/Office Manager to join their dynamic legal department. This role involves supporting solicitors and managers by producing essential correspondence, managing office operations, and ensuring smooth communication across teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in secretarial work, excellent organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Join a forward-thinking company that values equal opportunities and contributes to the success of a leading property services provider in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in secretarial work and managing a professional office.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Producing letters and emails for solicitors and managers.
• Maintaining inventory of opened files and cases.
• Performing office management tasks and routines.

Skills

Secretarial Work

Office Management

Communication Skills

GDPR Knowledge

Microsoft Office Suite

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

TEAMS

ZOOM

Job description

An opportunity within Connells Group Legal Services has arisen. We are looking for a Legal Secretary/Office Manager to join our legal department. The candidate will have experience in secretarial work and managing a professional office. Reporting to the General Counsel and Head of Legal.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include:

1. Producing letters and emails for solicitors and managers in the department.
2. Maintaining inventory of opened files and cases.
3. Producing reports.
4. Having a good working knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
5. Supporting various teams including the privacy/GDPR team.
6. Setting up TEAMS and ZOOM calls for solicitors and managers.
7. Office management tasks such as fire alarm testing, parking rota, keeping attendance and leave records, and ordering office supplies.
8. Answering incoming calls, transferring calls, and managing telephone messages.
9. Performing all office routines.

About Connells Group

Established in 1936, Connells Group is the largest property services provider and estate agency group in the UK, employing approximately 16,000 people across over 1,000 sites. It operates multiple brands and provides various property services to both B2C and B2B sectors. The group is part of the Skipton Building Society group. The Chester Team of Group Legal Services is one of the legal department offices within the group.

Connells Group is an equal opportunities employer.