Legal Secretary

Forrest Recruitment Ltd.; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Forrest Recruitment Ltd. is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a leading UK law firm in Chester City Centre. You will support a busy team handling high-net-worth and private clients.

This role focuses on accurate audio typing, comprehensive secretarial support and professional client interactions in a client-focused environment. We are seeking solid legal secretarial experience, excellent typing speed, and a professional approach.

Qualifications

• Experience as a legal secretary in any area of law is acceptable.
• Excellent audio typing skills with high accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• Professional, polished manner when dealing with clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners and the legal team.
• Produce accurate correspondence, reports and legal documents.
• Undertake audio typing to a high standard with speed and accuracy.
• Manage emails, correspondence and telephone inquiries efficiently.
• Diary management and coordinate meetings and client appointments.
• Open, maintain and close client files following firm procedures.
• Assist with meetings and document preparation.
• Liaise professionally with clients, colleagues and external contacts.
• Maintain accurate records and monitor deadlines.
• Carry out general admin duties to support the team.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.

Skills

Legal secretarial

Audio typing

MS Office

Organisation

Communication

Tools

Legal case management system

Job description

– Chester City Centre – Permanent – Full Time – Up to £28k D.O.E

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

The successful candidate will have:

• 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.