Legal Secretary

Bell Cornwall Recruitment; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning law firm in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to enhance their support team. The ideal candidate will bring over two years of expertise in a legal setting, coupled with strong administrative and IT skills. This role offers hybrid working after the probation period and ample opportunities for career advancement. Apply now to contribute to a dynamic team!

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Legal Secretary.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong IT skills and proficiency in document production.

Responsibilities

• Check dictation queues and prioritize tasks.
• Delegate administrative tasks to Office Assistants.
• Maintain files and perform e‑filing and hard copy filing.
• Type letters, emails, and file notes as per dictation.
• Amend and create documents using standard templates.
• Prepare bundles for meetings.
• Liaise with PA team as needed.
• Support fee earners with file opening processes.

Skills

Legal Secretary experience

Fast-paced administrative experience

Exemplary IT skills

Professional communication

Proactive attitude

Job description

Legal Secretary

Brierley Hill, Dudley (hybrid working after probation)

25,000 p/a

Bell Cornwall Recruitment are delighted to be working with an award-winning law firm in the Black Country. They are looking for a Legal Secretary to join their central services support team.

Duties and responsibilities

• Ensure that dictation queues are checked regularly throughout the day, picking up tasks across departments in order of priority
• Liaise with our Office Assistants to delegate administrative tasks, tracking progress through to completion
• E‑filing, hard copy filing and file maintenance
• Typing letters, emails and file notes as dictated by our fee earners
• Document production, amending and creating documents from our standard templates in line with our standards experienced with track changes and create comparison documents
• Preparing bundles
• Liaise with the PA team as and when required
• Support fee earners with file opening process

Ideal candidate

• +2 years of Legal Secretary experience
• Fast‑paced administrative experience
• Exemplary IT skills
• Able to communicate professionally on a written and verbal basis to senior individuals
• Can‑do attitude with proactive, curious nature

A fantastic opportunity of a secretarial professional looking for their next challenge with chances to progress.

Interested? Please click the 'APPLY' button now!

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(For the purposes of recruiting for this vacancy Bell Cornwall Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency. Bell Cornwall Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer who welcomes applications from all age groups)