Legal Secretary

Adkins & Cheurfi Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Legal Secretary to support a busy family department in central Newcastle. The successful candidate should have 1-2 years of experience in family law, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in MS Office. This role will involve preparing legal documents, managing files, and providing administrative support to legal staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years working within a Family Law environment.
• Excellent understanding of legal procedures and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to lawyers and legal executives.
• Prepare legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage and organise legal files and documents.
• Answer phone calls, take messages, and handle client inquiries.
• Schedule appointments, meetings, and court dates.
• Assist in legal research and case preparation.

Skills

Proven experience as a legal secretary or similar role

Excellent knowledge of legal terminology and procedures

Proficiency in MS Office and legal software

Strong communication and organisational skills

Attention to detail and confidentiality

Job description

Overview

Legal Secretary

Location: North East England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle upon Tyne

Salary: £25000 - £26000 Per annum

The Role: Looking to recruit a Legal Secretary to support a busy family department within a Prestigious Newcastle central based law firm. The successful candidate will ideally have a minimum of 1-2 years working within a Family Law environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to lawyers and legal executives
• Prepare legal documents and correspondence
• Manage and organise legal files and documents
• Answer phone calls, take messages, and handle client inquiries
• Schedule appointments, meetings, and court dates
• Assist in legal research and case preparation

What we are looking for

• Proven experience as a legal secretary or similar role
• Excellent knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
• Proficiency in MS Office and legal software
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Attention to detail and confidentiality

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