Legal Secretary

CV Screen; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Taunton is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to support Fee Earners through administrative tasks. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of up to £27,000, along with a generous benefits package, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong audio typing skills, experience in legal settings, and proficiency in using Microsoft Office and case management systems.

Benefits

Hybrid working (2 days in-office / 3 days from home)

Generous benefits package

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 70 WPM audio typing skills with excellent accuracy.
• Proven experience in a legal secretarial or administrative role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with legal case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Typing and preparing legal documents from audio/digital dictation.
• Managing client files including accurate filing and document collation.
• Handling client communications professionally, both in person and by phone.

Skills

Audio typing

Communication

Document management

Education

Experience in legal secretarial role

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

Legal Secretary

Taunton

Up to £27,000 + Excellent Benefits

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a well-established and respected law firm in Taunton. This hybrid role offers the perfect balance of two days in the office and three days working from home. With a salary of £27,000 and a supportive working environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to become an integral part of a legal team, providing administrative and secretarial support to Fee Earners.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Typing and preparing legal documents from audio/digital dictation.
• Managing client files including accurate filing, archiving, and document collation.
• Handling client communications professionally, both in person and by phone.
• Coordinating appointments, meetings, and diary schedules for Fee Earners.
• Using case management systems and Microsoft Office to manage daily tasks efficiently.

What Experience is Required

• Strong audio typing skills (minimum 70 WPM) with excellent accuracy.
• Proven experience in a legal secretarial or administrative role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with legal case management systems.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: up to £27,000

• Hybrid working (2 days in-office / 3 days from home)
• Generous benefits package including pension scheme, holiday allowance, and employee wellbeing initiatives.

Location

Based in Taunton, this role is easily commutable from Bridgwater, Wellington, Chard, Yeovil, Ilminster, and Tiverton.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV in strict confidence to Skye Mclellan at CV Screen. We are a specialist recruitment agency managing this opportunity on behalf of our client.

Alternate Job Titles

• Legal Administrator
• Legal Assistant