Legal Secretary

TN United Kingdom; Ripon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established firm in Ripon is seeking a Legal Secretary to join their private client team. This role offers a friendly working environment and the opportunity to advance your career. You will be responsible for providing essential legal administrative support, including document preparation and client communication. The firm values confidentiality and attention to detail, making this a great opportunity for candidates with prior experience in a legal setting. Whether you prefer full-time or part-time hours, this position is flexible and aims to accommodate the right candidate's needs.

Benefits

24 days holiday entitlement

Closed between Christmas and New Year

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Secretary, Assistant, or Audio Typist.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence and documents through audio-typing.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Audio Typing

Document Preparation

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Confidentiality

Communication Skills

Education

Legal Qualifications

Job description

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Legal Secretary
£23,000-£24,000, Ripon, office based, a 35 hour working week, 24 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, closed between Christmas and New Year, full or part time hours considered.

We are currently recruiting a Legal Secretary or Assistant for the private client team in this well established firm of solicitors in Ripon. You will work in a small friendly team, providing legal administrative assistance to the fee earners. We are ideally looking for full time hours, working 35 hours per week, but could also consider a 4 day working week.

Legal Secretary Requirements:

·To prepare correspondence and documents through audio-typing and word processing
·Typing letters, file notes, wills, lasting power of attorneys (LPAs)
·Opening files and preparing client documentation
·Recording all correspondence on the system
·Maintain up to date filing
·Provide excellent customer service to all clients
·Maintain high standards of confidentiality and security when dealing with sensitive information

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to drive their career forward in a friendly local firm with a solid client base and pleasant working environment. We are ideally looking to fill a full time position, however would consider part time hours for the right candidate, preferably working 4 days a week.

This Legal Secretary role would suit someone who has worked in a similar environment, has previous experience working as a Legal Assistant, Secretary or Audio Typist or has excellent PA or administration skills.

Requirements:
·Previous secretary experience
·Proven audio typing and dictation experience
·Experience as a Legal Secretary or Assistant preferred
·Strong organisational and multitasking skills
·Excellent written and verbal communication skills
·Attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation
·Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
·Legal qualifications would be a bonus