Legal Secretary - Basingstoke - Up to £30,000 plus bonus and excellent benefits

Futures Recruitment Services; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal company in Basingstoke is seeking a skilled Legal Secretary with experience in a Private Client Department. This role involves providing exceptional legal administration support, managing documentation, and ensuring smooth departmental operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary in a Private Client Department.
• Excellent knowledge of legal terminology and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with drafting and filing of legal documents.
• Managing legal correspondence and documentation.
• Providing administrative support to legal professionals.

Skills

Legal Terminology

Communication

Organizational Skills

Tools

MS Office

Legal Software

Job description

Job Description

Are you a Legal Secretary with experience in a Private Client Department (to include: wills, trusts & probate) looking for a new opportunity?

Our client, a thriving legal company, is seeking a dedicated and skilled individual to join their team as a Legal Secretary. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and enthusiastic individual to join their highly regarded, award-winning department.

If you have a strong background in legal administration and a passion for providing exceptional support, then we want to hear from you!

Legal Secretary Requirements:

Proven experience as a Legal Secretary (ideally in a Private Client Department – Wills, Trust Probate) Excellent knowledge of legal terminology and documentation Proficiency in MS Office and legal software Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively

Legal Secretary Responsibilities:

Assisting with the drafting and filing of legal documents and client telephone queries Managing and organizing legal correspondence and documentation – typing correspondence and document (audio experience desirable) Coordinating appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements Providing administrative support to legal professionals – file opening, giving quotes and sending out quote letters, scanning, photocopying and filing, managing email correspondence Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion Ensuring the smooth running of the department and assisting with general compliance