Legal Secretary

2i Recruit Ltd; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing law firm is seeking a Legal Secretary for their Corporate and Commercial team in Farnborough. The role involves providing essential secretarial support and requires strong communication and organisational skills. The firm offers a supportive environment and various benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for professional growth.

Benefits

Support Staff Bonus

Free car parking

Comprehensive benefits package

25 days holiday plus Christmas closure

Qualifications

• Previous legal secretarial experience or keen interest in law.
• Computer literacy with typing skills.
• Knowledge of practice management systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing general secretarial support including document preparation.
• Client onboarding and diary management.
• Handling client enquiries and invoicing.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Client service

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Our client is looking for a Legal Secretary to join their Corporate and Commercial team. Thisis a fantastic opportunity to become a key member of the support team within a growing and successful firm.

The role will be based at their Farnborough office, offering a dynamic, flexible and supportive environment for a high-calibre individual to thrive.

Company Benefits:

• Support Staff Bonus.
• Free car parking.
• Comprehensive benefits package including a pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, 25 days holiday plus an additional day for Christmas closure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing general secretarial support including opening files, preparing documents and emails under the fee-earner’s direction.
• Client onboarding.
• Typing up digital dictations.
• Diary management (booking appointments and meetings).
• Electronic filing and archiving.
• Producing legal documents from mark-ups, to include formatting and cross-referencing.
• Invoicing.
• Dealing with client enquiries both in person and over the phone.
• Liaising with the Accounts Department over invoice and other accounting queries.

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Must have previous legal secretarial experience or an interest in law.
• Computer literacy with good keyboard / typing skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Previous experience of practice management systems, CRM systems and digital dictation is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A high standard of client service.
• Excellent organisational skills, effective prioritisation of workload and time management skills.
• Ability to work both on your own and as part of a team.

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.

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