Legal Secretary

Talk Staff Group Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Leeds is seeking a Legal Secretary to ensure smooth departmental operations by providing administrative support to legal specialists. Candidates must have strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience in a legal environment. Responsibilities include preparing documents, managing client interactions, and maintaining electronic case records. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days of holiday. Apply now to join a dynamic team.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Excellent benefits package

Bonus

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting fee earners or working in a legal/professional services environment.
• Ability to prioritise effectively and communicate professionally.

Responsibilities

• Providing efficient secretarial and administrative support to fee earners.
• Preparing letters, documents, and correspondence.
• Assisting clients both over the phone and in person.
• Maintaining accurate electronic files and case records.
• Managing diaries, arranging appointments, and preparing bills.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Audio Typing

Confident IT skills

Proactive mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

We’re supporting a reputable law firm who are looking to welcome a Legal Secretary to their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced professional environment and enjoys providing high-quality support to legal specialists.

The Role

You’ll play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of the department, providing efficient secretarial and administrative support to fee earners. This role requires strong organisational skills, a proactive approach, and the confidence to communicate professionally with clients and colleagues.

To be considered for the role, you’ll require the following essentials:

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, with a friendly and professional approach.
• Audio Typing
• Previous experience supporting fee earners or working in a legal/professional services environment.
• Confident IT skills, with experience using case management systems and Microsoft Office.
• A proactive mindset and the ability to use your initiative.

Within this position, you’ll also be:

• Preparing letters, documents, and correspondence on behalf of fee earners.
• Assisting clients both over the phone and in person, delivering a warm and professional service.
• Maintaining accurate and well‑organised electronic files and case records.
• Supporting fee earners with day‑to‑day administrative tasks such as opening and closing matters, arranging appointments, managing diaries, and preparing bills.
• Carrying out additional administrative duties as required to support the team.

Salary and Hours of Work

• Monday to Friday 9am-5pm with 1 hour lunch
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Hybrid working options available
• Excellent benefits package
• Bonus

Talk Staff Recruitment is an established division of Talk Staff Group and works with companies throughout the East Midlands and UK with roles including many areas such as: Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Contact Centre and Office Support.

Talk Staff Recruitment act as an Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

See our website for more details and jobs available - http://www.talkstaff.co.uk/jobs

0115 697 2662