Legal Secretary

Huntress; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Sheffield is seeking a Part-Time Team Secretary to provide high-quality secretarial services. This job share position offers a collaborative team environment, requiring previous legal secretary experience and strong organizational skills. Ideal candidates are proactive and flexible, with a professional approach. The firm promotes a supportive atmosphere where you can make an impact.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a legal secretary is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Confidence in liaising with clients and colleagues at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Preparing general legal correspondence and documentation.
• Producing and collating bundles and legal papers.
• Creating secure links and managing document sharing.
• Drafting and preparing forms and templates.
• Conducting document comparisons and proof-reading for accuracy.
• Liaising with clients, courts, and external contacts.
• Opening new matters and maintaining accurate electronic records.
• Coordinating meetings, conference calls, and appointments.
• Processing fee-earner expenses.
• Managing workflow to support teams.
• Building effective working relationships with colleagues.
• Providing cross-practice support as required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Professionalism

Flexibility

Client liaison skills

Job description

Part-Time Team Secretary

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £30-32,000 pro rata

Days: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 1 day in the office, 2 days from home

Type: Part-time, Job Share

About the Role

We are looking for a Part-Time Team Secretary a leading law firm in Sheffield, the role is providing a high-quality and efficient secretarial service to fee-earners and trainee solicitors. This is a job share position, offering the opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Reporting directly to the Secretarial Services Manager, you’ll take ownership of your workload and be proactive in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day administrative and secretarial tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing general legal correspondence and documentation
• Producing and collating bundles and legal papers
• Creating secure links and managing document sharing
• Drafting and preparing forms and templates
• Conducting document comparisons and proof-reading for accuracy
• Liaising with clients, courts, and external contacts
• Opening new matters and maintaining accurate electronic records
• Coordinating meetings, conference calls, and appointments
• Processing fee-earner expenses
• Managing workflow to support teams such as the Document & Design Centre and Print Room
• Building effective working relationships with colleagues across all levels
• Providing cross-practice support as required

About You

You’ll bring:

• Previous experience as a legal secretary is essential
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• A proactive, professional, and flexible approach to your work
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Confidence in liaising with clients and colleagues at all level

If you’re looking for a role where you can truly make an impact and be part of a firm redefining modern legal support, we’d love to hear from you. Please click apply or call Rachel on 0113 2056400