Legal Secretary - Conveyancing

Clear IT Recruitment; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Carlisle is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their team. The role includes providing comprehensive administrative support, preparing legal documents, and conducting audio typing. Ideal candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office and have strong organisational skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute in a supportive legal environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar role.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to solicitors.
• Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents.
• Conduct audio typing for dictations as required.
• Maintain an organised filing system for documents.
• Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Experience in legal environments

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Audio typing experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary to join my clients team in their Carlisle offices.

My client is a highly regarded law firm with an outstanding reputation for their service throughout Cumbria.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to solicitors, including managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings.
• Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and reports with a high level of accuracy.
• Conduct audio typing for dictations and transcribe legal documents as required.
• Maintain an organised filing system for both electronic and paper documents, ensuring easy retrieval of information.
• Utilise Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel to create spreadsheets, presentations, and other documentation.
• Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and external parties via phone, email, and in-person interactions.
• Assist in the preparation of court documents and filings while adhering to strict deadlines.
• Manage office supplies inventory and assist with general office administration tasks.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar administrative role within a legal environment is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) with excellent IT skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
• Exceptional time management skills to prioritise tasks effectively under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and colleagues.
• Experience in audio typing is highly desirable.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong analytical abilities.

If you are a motivated individual looking to contribute your skills in a supportive legal environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.