Legal Secretary

Smart10Ltd; St Albans; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services company based in St Albans is seeking a proactive Legal Secretary. The role entails managing client communications, organizing schedules, and handling legal documents efficiently. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills and previous experience in a law firm. This position offers a permanent contract, competitive salary, and opportunities for career progression alongside a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Parking on site

Employee Assistance Programme

Health cashback

Career progression and training

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a legal environment is desirable.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to learn quickly and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls and assist clients in the absence of lawyers.
• Manage client files and perform necessary administrative checks.
• Maintain schedules and organize meetings for lawyers.
• Draft letters/forms and manage legal documents.
• Coordinate financial tasks with the accounts team.
• Assist with office organization and report IT issues.

Skills

Previous experience at a law firm

Fantastic communication skills

Able to work off own initiative

Quick learner and able to pick up new systems

Fast and accurate keyboard skills

Ability to work under pressure

Smart and professional

Job description

Job Title: Legal Secretary

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Location: St Albans

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5:15pm

Company Profile

We have an exciting opportunity to join our client in the professional services industry. They are looking for a switched on, proactive Legal Secretary to join their team. If you have previous experience in a similar role and are looking for a new challenge at a company who values their employee's, please apply today!

Skills Required

• Previous experience at a law firm is desirable
• Fantastic communication skills
• Able to work off own initiative
• Quick learner and able to pick up new systems
• Fast and accurate keyboard skills
• Ability to work under pressure and towards deadlines
• Smart and professional

Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls and assist clients when the lawyer is unavailable, including meeting walk‑in clients, addressing queries, and taking messages.
• Manage client files by opening/closing them, performing money laundering checks, and updating records.
• Maintain lawyers' schedules, organise meetings, and handle outgoing mail and emails.
• Perform typing tasks, draft standard letters/forms, and manage documents, including deeds.
• Coordinate with the accounts team for financial tasks, including cheque management and using the peppermint system.
• Input client information into case management systems and perform general administrative tasks like photocopying and file archiving.
• Ensure office organisation, report IT issues, and assist with secretarial and telephone cover as needed.

Additional Information

• Holiday: 25 days + bank
• Pension scheme
• Parking on site
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health cashback
• Career progression and training