Legal Secretary

Cathedral Appointments | South West Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a part-time Legal Secretary to provide essential support to solicitors in a tranquil setting near Exeter. This role requires strong communication skills and experience in legal secretarial work. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Company pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in a legal secretarial role.
• Proficient in digital dictation and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handling day-to-day communications including phone calls, emails, and appointment scheduling.
• Providing high-quality audio typing and supporting the preparation of legal documents.
• Maintaining digital and physical filing systems.

Skills

Digital dictation

Microsoft Office applications

Communication

Job description

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Recruitment Consultant at Cathedral Appointments | South West Recruitment specialising in Legal Support positions

Up to £30k DOE | Part Time – 3 days a week onsite | Outskirts of Exeter

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking for a part-time opportunity in a tranquil and picturesque location just outside Exeter? Our client, a well-established niche legal practice, is seeking a professional and proactive individual to provide invaluable support to their solicitors. With a warm, close-knit team and a commitment to excellence, this is an ideal opportunity to thrive in a supportive legal environment.

The Role:

This part-time, on-site Legal Secretary role is available three days per week (Monday to Wednesday). The successful candidate will deliver essential administrative and secretarial support to ensure the smooth running of daily legal operations.

You will need to have a driver's license and access to a vehicle for this role due to the office's location.

Responsibilities for the Legal Secretary include: -

• Handling day-to-day communications including phone calls, emails, messages, and appointment scheduling
• Providing high-quality audio typing and supporting the preparation of legal documents, including court bundles
• Maintaining digital and physical filing systems, spreadsheets, and processing invoices
• Liaising professionally with clients and external organisations, while managing competing workloads efficiently

The ideal Legal Secretary will have: -

• A minimum of 1 year’s experience in a legal secretarial role
• Proficient in digital dictation and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional telephone manner
• Own transport is essential due to the rural office location

Benefits package:

• Competitive salary up to £30,000 pro rata (dependent on experience)
• Generous annual leave entitlement including Bank Holidays and Christmas closure
• Company pension scheme
• Free onsite parking in a serene and scenic setting

If you are a skilled Legal Secretary seeking a part-time position within a friendly and professional firm, we’d love to hear from you.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Recruitment Consultant: Amelia Luxton

Ref: 10881

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal and Administrative

• Industries

  Legal Services

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