Legal Secretary

Wild Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal support services provider in Stony Stratford is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to provide administrative and secretarial support. You will draft legal documents, manage diaries, and communicate with clients. The role requires strong computer skills, audio typing experience, and attention to detail. Full or part-time hours can be considered.

Qualifications

• Strong computer literacy in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent audio typing skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain attention to detail.
• Professionalism when handling confidential information.
• Previous experience in a legal secretarial role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Draft and type legal documents and court forms.
• Manage diaries and schedule appointments using Outlook.
• Communicate with clients via phone and email.
• Organize and maintain client files and update case management systems.
• Photocopy, scan, and manage files.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Audio typing

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Legal case management software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to provide vital administrative and secretarial support to lawyers specialising in family law, employment law, and litigation. This is a varied and fast-paced role requiring excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

An office based role in Stony Stratford, where full or part time hours can be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and type legal documents, contracts, agreements, court forms, witness statements, and bundles. Audio typing experience is essential.
• Manage diaries, schedule appointments using Outlook, handle correspondence, and answer calls.
• Upload and monitor divorce and employment matters via the court portal.
• Cost files and prepare invoices.
• Communicate with clients in person, by phone, and via email to provide updates and manage inquiries.
• Organise and maintain client files, update case management systems, and prepare court bundles.
• Photocopying, scanning, filing, and managing file opening/closing.
• Liaise with court staff and barrister's clerks to assist with case preparation.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal case management software.
• Excellent audio typing skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, multitask, and maintain attention to detail.
• Professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Previous experience in a legal secretarial role is highly desirable.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.