Legal Secretary

Confidential; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Career development opportunities

Friendly working environment

Staff benefits

Job summary

Confidential in Kings Lynn is seeking an experienced Criminal Legal Secretary to join its busy and supportive team. You will provide proactive administrative support to solicitors in the criminal law department, including audio typing and file management.

The role requires excellent organisational skills, discretion, and strong client care, with opportunities to develop within a respected local practice.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably in Criminal Law.
• Excellent audio typing and document production skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional and confidential approach to work.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence.
• Managing client communications and enquiries.
• Liaising with courts, barristers, police stations and external parties.
• Diary management and arranging appointments.
• Preparing legal documents and court bundles.
• Opening and closing client files.
• Maintaining accurate records and case management systems.
• General secretarial and administrative support to the Criminal Law department.

Skills

Audio typing

Document production

Organisation

Time management

Communication

Client care

Microsoft Office

Tools

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Criminal Legal Secretary

Kings Lynn, Norfolk

Competitive Salary Full-Time Permanent

A well-established and respected law firm in Kings Lynn is seeking an experienced Criminal Legal Secretary to join its busy and supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised legal secretary who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in providing exceptional administrative support.

The Role

Working closely with solicitors and fee earners, you will be responsible for:

• Audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence
• Managing client communications and enquiries
• Liaising with courts, barristers, police stations and external parties
• Diary management and arranging appointments
• Preparing legal documents and court bundles
• Opening and closing client files
• Maintaining accurate records and case management systems
• General secretarial and administrative support to the Criminal Law department

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within Criminal Law
• Excellent audio typing and document production skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• A professional and confidential approach to work
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunity to work for a reputable local law firm
• Long-term career prospects and development opportunities
• Generous holiday entitlement and additional staff benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded legal practice where your contribution will be valued and where you can continue to develop your legal secretarial career within criminal law.