Legal Secretary

Michael Page; Tain; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page in the United Kingdom is seeking a Legal Secretary to support daily operations within a professional services firm. You will prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, manage diaries, schedule meetings, and handle communications to keep workflows smooth and clients properly served.

The ideal candidate has prior secretarial or admin experience in professional services, strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a secretarial or administrative role within professional services.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management software.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and multitasking.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage diaries, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings.
• Handle incoming calls, emails, and correspondence professionally.
• Maintain and organise client files, ensuring confidentiality at all times.
• Assist with billing processes and ensure invoices are processed accurately.
• Provide administrative support to the legal team as required.
• Ensure compliance with legal filing deadlines and procedures.
• Monitor office supplies and coordinate orders when necessary.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Legal document management software

Communication skills

Discretion

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal document management software

Job description

As a Legal Secretary in the professional services industry, you'll play a key role in supporting daily operations by managing administrative tasks and ensuring documents are prepared accurately and on time. This position is essential for maintaining smooth workflows and providing reliable support to legal professionals.

Client Details

This position is within the professional services industry.

Description

• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage diaries, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings.
• Handle incoming calls, emails, and correspondence professionally.
• Maintain and organise client files, ensuring confidentiality at all times.
• Assist with billing processes and ensure invoices are processed accurately.
• Provide administrative support to the legal team as required.
• Ensure compliance with legal filing deadlines and procedures.
• Monitor office supplies and coordinate orders when necessary.

Profile

A successful Legal Secretary should have:

• Previous experience in a secretarial or administrative role within professional services.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management software.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and multitasking.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Job Offer

• A permanent contract.
• A salary range of 28,000 - 34,000 dependent on the level of experience.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your bes