Legal Secretary

Puro Associates; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave & bank holidays

Company pension

Training & development

Career progression

Wellbeing initiatives

Modern offices

Job summary

Puro Associates is seeking two Legal Secretaries to support the Family Law and Private Client departments in Blackburn or Clitheroe. Join a busy, friendly firm with long-term career prospects, and contribute to high-quality client service.

You will manage diaries, prepare documents, handle calls, and maintain confidential files using digital dictation and MS Office; experience in family or private client work is desirable.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant in a law firm.
• Experience in Family Law or Private Client is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent audio typing and document production skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial support to Solicitors and Fee Earners.
• Prepare legal correspondence and documents using digital dictation and word processing software.
• Manage diaries, appointments, meetings, and key deadlines.
• Open, maintain, archive, and retrieve client files.
• Handle incoming telephone calls, emails, and client enquiries professionally.
• Welcome clients and provide a high standard of customer service.
• Arrange scanning, copying, filing, and post.
• Prepare legal documentation and court or client bundles where required.
• Maintain accurate records while ensuring confidentiality at all times.
• Provide general administrative support across the department.
• Assist colleagues and support the wider team when required.

Skills

Audio typing

Document production

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Client care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

Legal Secretary – Family Law / Private Client (2 Positions)
Location: Blackburn or Clitheroe
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

About the Role
Due to continued growth, an established and well-respected law firm is looking to recruit two Legal Secretaries to join its busy legal support team.
One position will support the Family Law Department, while the second will support the Private Client Department. Both roles can be based in either the Blackburn or Clitheroe office, offering the opportunity to join a friendly, collaborative team with excellent long-term career prospects.

The successful candidates will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to fee earners, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of their respective departments while delivering exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial support to Solicitors and Fee Earners.
• Prepare legal correspondence and documents using digital dictation and word processing software.
• Manage diaries, appointments, meetings, and key deadlines.
• Open, maintain, archive, and retrieve client files.
• Handle incoming telephone calls, emails, and client enquiries professionally.
• Welcome clients and provide a high standard of customer service.
• Arrange scanning, copying, filing, and post.
• Prepare legal documentation and court or client bundles where required.
• Maintain accurate records while ensuring confidentiality at all times.
• Provide general administrative support across the department.
• Assist colleagues and support the wider team when required.

About You

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant within a law firm.
• Experience in Family Law or Private Client is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent audio typing and document production skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Genuine career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Modern office facilities.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Long-term career opportunities with a growing and respected law firm.