Legal Secretary

Service Care; Routh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reputable law firm

Collaborative environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Service Care Solutions is recruiting for a Legal Secretary (Litigation) in Beverley to join a busy team on a permanent basis. The role focuses on providing high-quality secretarial support to solicitors and fee earners, with file management and client liaison.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years' experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably in Litigation, along with excellent typing and MS Office skills and strong organisational abilities.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years' experience as a Legal Secretary.
• Litigation experience is highly desirable.
• Excellent typing and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to solicitors and fee earners
• Prepare, format, amend, and maintain legal documents, correspondence, and case files
• Manage solicitors' diaries, arrange appointments, and coordinate meetings
• Assist with billing, invoicing, and time recording processes
• Support onboarding of new clients, including AML and compliance checks

Skills

Typing

MS Office

Organisation

Attention to detail

Billing support

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Title – Legal Secretary (Litigation)

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and respected law firm in Beverley for a Legal Secretary to join their busy team on a permanent basis.

Location

Beverley – Office Based

Salary

£25,000 - £27,000 per annum DOE

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary, ideally with a background in Litigation, to join a supportive and professional firm where you will play a key role in supporting fee earners and ensuring the smooth running of the department.

Key Responsibilities as a Legal Secretary

• Provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to solicitors and fee earners
• Prepare, format, amend, and maintain legal documents, correspondence, and case files
• Manage solicitors' diaries, arrange appointments, and coordinate meetings
• Assist with billing, invoicing, and time recording processes
• Support the onboarding of new clients, including AML and compliance checks
• Liaise with clients professionally via telephone, email, and face-to-face meetings

About you as a Legal Secretary

• A minimum of 2 years' experience working as a Legal Secretary
• Previous Litigation experience is highly desirable
• Excellent typing and Microsoft Office skills
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Benefits

• Opportunity to join a reputable and established law firm
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Long-term career development opportunities