Legal Secretary

Gillespie Recruitment Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Holiday allowance

Pension contribution

Wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Career development

Friendly culture

Job summary

Gillespie Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Legal Secretary for a well-established law firm’s Wills, Trusts & Probate team in Gosforth. The role focuses on providing essential secretarial and administrative support to a specialist legal team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and excellent client service.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of legal secretarial experience, superb organisational skills, and a client-focused approach.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal secretarial experience.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Professional communication skills.
• Client-focused approach.
• Experience within Wills, Trusts & Probate is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence.
• Managing diaries, appointments and meetings.
• Liaising with clients and handling enquiries professionally.
• Preparing legal documentation and file management.
• Supporting fee earners with administrative tasks.
• General legal secretarial and office duties.

Skills

Audio typing

Copy typing

Organisation

Attention to detail

Client communication

Time management

Proactive

Job description

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking to join a highly regarded legal team where your skills and contribution are genuinely valued?

Gillespie Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established and respected law firm in the recruitment of a Legal Secretary to join its busy Wills, Trusts & Probate department based in Gosforth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised individual seeking a long-term career within a supportive and professional legal environment.

The Role

You'll provide essential secretarial and administrative support to a specialist legal team, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of matters while delivering an exceptional experience for clients.

Responsibilities will include:

• Audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence
• Managing diaries, appointments and meetings
• Liaising with clients and handling enquiries professionally
• Preparing legal documentation and file management
• Supporting fee earners with administrative tasks
• General legal secretarial and office duties

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who have:

• Previous experience (2+ years) working as a Legal Secretary
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Professional communication skills
• A client-focused approach
• Experience within Wills, Trusts & Probate would be advantageous

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £28,000
• Annual bonus scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension contribution
• Employee wellbeing support
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Career development opportunities
• Friendly and collaborative working culture