Legal Secretary

Gillespie Recruitment Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension contribution

Employee wellbeing support

Discounts

Career development opportunities

Friendly culture

Job summary

Gillespie Recruitment Ltd is supporting a well-established law firm recruiting a Legal Secretary to join the Wills, Trusts & Probate department in Gosforth. You will provide essential secretarial and administrative support to a specialist legal team, ensuring smooth day-to-day matters and an excellent client experience.

The role requires 2+ years in a legal secretary position, strong organisational skills, and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Legal Secretary.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and professional communication.
• Client-focused approach; experience in 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

Legal secretarial

Diary management

Audio typing

Client communication

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