Legal Secretary

Agility Resourcing Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic law firm is seeking a proactive Legal Secretary to support its growing team in Preston. The successful candidate will have proven experience, strong IT skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a supportive practice with a strong presence across personal injury, conveyancing, and wills & probate sectors. Excellent opportunity for career development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally across multiple practice areas.
• Strong IT and audio typing skills, with digital dictation experience.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, flexible, and team-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Digital dictation and audio typing of legal documentation and correspondence.
• Preparing and formatting court forms, legal bundles, and case files.
• Diary and calendar management, including court scheduling and client appointments.
• Liaising professionally with clients, courts, barristers, and third-party agencies.
• Supporting fee earners with general administrative tasks and case management.

Skills

Digital dictation and audio typing

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Job description

Legal Secretary
Location: Preston (Offices across the region)
Salary: 30k
Job Type: Full-time Permanent

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking to join a progressive and well-regarded firm?

Our client - a modern and dynamic firm of solicitors with offices across Preston - is seeking a professional and proactive Legal Secretary to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive and forward-thinking practice with a strong presence in multiple legal sectors, including Personal Injury, Conveyancing, and Wills & Probate.

Key Responsibilities

• Digital dictation and audio typing of legal documentation and correspondence
• Preparing and formatting court forms, legal bundles, and case files
• Diary and calendar management, including court scheduling and client appointments
• Liaising professionally with clients, courts, barristers, and third-party agencies
• Supporting fee earners with general administrative tasks and case management

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally across multiple practice areas
• Strong IT and audio typing skills (digital dictation experience essential)
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, flexible, and team-focused attitude

This is a fantastic role for a Legal Secretary who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is looking to develop their career within a reputable and forward-looking law firm.

Contact Suzanne at Agility Resourcing today for more information.