Legal Secretary

New Appointments Group; Dover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established legal practice in Dover is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, managing client files, and handling correspondence. Ideal candidates will have experience in a legal environment, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers a supportive work environment along with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Secretary required.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters confidentially.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documentation and type correspondence.
• Manage files, diaries, and client meetings.
• Draft bills and manage fee earner time.

Skills

Attention to detail

Audio typing

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Ability to manage sensitive cases

Job description

Overview

Legal Secretary - Dover

We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join a well-established legal practice based in Dover. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a professional, supportive environment where your skills and expertise will be valued.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Free parking

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing legal documentation
• Typing correspondence, often from audio dictation, including letters and emails to clients and solicitors
• Managing files and archiving both physical and digital case files in line with compliance procedures
• Managing diaries, scheduling client meetings, appointments, and conferences
• Drafting bills, logging fee earner time, chasing payments, and preparing cost schedules
• Acting as the first point of contact: answering calls, taking messages, and handling initial client queries with discretion
• Sending welcome packs and liaising with third parties, including courts, other law firms, barristers and financial advisors

Person Specification

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary
• Confident in handling sensitive cases with tact and confidentiality
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in audio typing and document preparation
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask under pressure
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems

About Us

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