Legal Secretary

Oglethorpe Sturton & Gillibrand LLP; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Lancaster is seeking a legal secretary to join their friendly team. The role involves assisting solicitors and clients with legal files. Candidates should possess great IT skills, attention to detail, and strong organizational abilities. A background as a secretary, PA or assistant is beneficial. The firm values team players who are enthusiastic and willing to learn.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage changing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills for dealing with clients and solicitors.
• Prior experience in a secretary/PA/assistant role is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist solicitors and clients in various aspects of legal files.
• Work collaboratively in a friendly team environment.
• Maintain organised, efficient, and adaptable work habits.

Skills

Team player

Great IT skills

Attention to detail

Good English language skills

Organised and efficient

Flexibility

Initiative

Enthusiasm

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Oglethorpe Sturton & Gillibrand are on the lookout for a legal secretary to join a very friendly and close-knit team. The role involves working with solicitors and clients, assisting in most aspects of legal files.

We would love to hear from you if you:

• are a team player;
• enjoy dealing with and helping people;
• have great IT skills (including touch typing and, preferably, previous experience with a case management system);
• have an eye for detail and have good English language skills;
• are well organised and efficient;
• are able to manage changing priorities;
• use your initiative and are flexible;
• are willing to learn and expand your skills;
• are enthusiastic;

We will consider applications from anyone with experience as a secretary/PA/assistant from any other background.