Legal Secretary - Corporate

Brooks & Associates Public Relations; England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to support their Corporate team in Sevenoaks. This full-time, permanent role offers a blend of in-office and remote work, providing an excellent opportunity to contribute to a growing department. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational skills, technical proficiency, and a positive attitude, ensuring efficient operations within the team. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are ready to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Previous experience in a legal secretary role, ideally in corporate law.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries for partners and fee earners, ensuring smooth scheduling.
• Produce documentation and letters with high accuracy and speed.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Technical Skills

Typing Skills (50wpm)

Communication Skills

Education

Experience as a Legal Secretary

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Legal Secretary Corporate

Sevenoaks

Full time, permanent role

4 days in office, 1 day from home

£28,000 - £30,000 + benefits

A well-ranked law firm in Sevenoaks is looking for an experienced legal secretary to join their Corporate team. The Corporate team has 2 senior solicitors joining, so they are recruiting this role as a vital function to support the growing department. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and the ability to help streamline processes. You will also need good technical skills and be comfortable using various IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Managing diaries of the partner and other fee earners as required.
• Production of documentation and letters with high speed, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Liaising with clients over the phone and via email, passing clear and concise messages to the relevant people when required.
• Processing expense claims, payment requisition forms, and returned advances.
• Maintaining electronic and paper-based filing and photocopying/scanning documents.
• Responsibility for processing documents such as new client forms, new matter forms, money laundering, training courses, booking forms, etc.
• Preparing bills and keeping the files up to date.

About You

• You will be proficient in Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Accurate typing skills of at least 50wpm (audio & copy typing).
• Previous experience as a legal secretary, ideally in a corporate team.
• You must possess a high level of organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• You will be positive and professional, work well under pressure, and be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Great telephone manner.
• Remain calm under pressure to meet deadlines.