Legal Secretary - Corporate

Blue Pelican; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced legal secretary to support its Corporate team in Sevenoaks. This role is crucial as the team expands with new senior solicitors. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational and technical skills, ensuring efficient management of diaries, documentation, and client communications. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating accuracy and attention to detail while handling multiple tasks. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will be valued, and help streamline processes in a supportive and professional setting.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with strong typing skills.
• Previous experience in a legal environment, ideally corporate.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries and produce documentation with high accuracy.
• Liaise with clients and maintain filing systems efficiently.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Technical Skills

Communication Skills

Typing Skills (50wpm)

Education

Experience as a Legal Secretary

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

A well ranked law firm in Sevenoaks are 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 will have the ability to help streamline processes. You will also need good technical skills and be comfortable using various IT systems.

Responsibilities

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

About you

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