Legal Secretary - £27k-£30k - ASAP Start

Confidential; Emsworth; In loco; GBP 28.000 - 31.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Parking ticket loan

Descrizione del lavoro

Confidential is seeking a Legal Secretary in Emsworth to provide essential administrative support to fee earners and solicitors, contributing to a high-quality client experience in a busy legal team.

You will manage diaries, prepare documents, handle correspondence, and act as the first point of contact for clients, with a friendly, professional approach.

Permanent role, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, ASAP start, salary £28,000–£31,000, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, parking ticket loan.

Competenze

• Previous admin/secretarial/PA role.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High attention to detail.
• Proficient in Word, Outlook, Excel.
• Willingness to learn new systems.

Mansioni

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to fee earners and solicitors across various legal matters.
• Prepare, format and amend legal documents, correspondence and reports with high accuracy.
• Manage diaries, schedule meetings and coordinate appointments for the legal team.
• Act as professional first point of contact for clients, handling enquiries and building relationships.
• Open, maintain and close client files, ensuring documents are up to date and compliant.
• Manage post, emails and telephone calls, prioritising and directing communication.
• Support day-to-day office operations and collaborate with colleagues across departments.

Conoscenze

Administrative experience

Secretarial skills

PA experience

Client service

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

ROLE: Legal Secretary

CONTRACT: Permanent

HOURS: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm

START: ASAP

SALARY: 28,000- 31,000

LOCATION: Emsworth

PERKS: Rare opportunity to gain experience in a reputable law firm! 25 days holiday + BHs, parking ticket loan

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role plays a key part in the heart of the team, supporting fee earners and solicitors to deliver an exceptional client experience. Working alongside Legal Secretaries and Paralegals, you'll enjoy a varied and fast-paced role where no two days are the same, keeping matters progressing smoothly and providing first-class support within a professional and collaborative legal environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long‑term career within the legal sector. Whether you already have legal experience or are coming from a strong administrative background, the role offers the chance to develop new skills, gain exposure to legal processes and terminology, and grow your knowledge within a respected and supportive firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to fee earners and solicitors across a variety of legal matters.
• Preparing, formatting and amending legal documents, correspondence and reports with a high level of accuracy.
• Managing diaries, scheduling meetings and coordinating appointments for members of the legal team.
• Acting as a professional first point of contact for clients, handling enquiries and building positive relationships.
• Opening, maintaining and closing client files, ensuring all documentation is kept up to date and compliant.
• Managing incoming and outgoing post, emails and telephone calls, prioritising and directing communication as appropriate.
• Supporting the smooth day‑to‑day running of the office through general administrative tasks and collaboration with colleagues across different departments.

About You

• Previous experience within an administrative, secretarial, PA or office support role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and confident approach.
• High attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Strong client service skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• A proactive and adaptable attitude, with a willingness to learn new systems and processes.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Previous legal experience would be advantageous but is not essential, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career within the legal sector and gain valuable legal knowledge and experience.