Legal Secretary in Dover)

New Appointments Group; Dover; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal practice in Dover is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to manage legal documentation and client relations. In this role, you will handle sensitive cases, schedule meetings, and ensure accuracy in documentation. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar position, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers a competitive salary and a professional, supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free parking

Birthday off

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary.
• Confident in handling sensitive cases with tact.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Preparing legal documentation.
• Typing correspondence from audio dictation.
• Managing files and archiving case files.
• Managing diaries and scheduling meetings.
• Drafting bills and managing fee earner time.
• Acting as the first point of contact for clients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Legal Secretary - Dover

We are working with a well-established legal practice based in Dover and are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a professional, supportive environment where your skills and expertise will be highly valued.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Free parking

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing legal documentation
• Typing correspondence, often from audio dictation, including letters and emails to clients and solicitors
• Managing files and archiving both physical and digital case files in line with compliance procedures
• Managing diaries, scheduling client meetings, appointments, and conferences
• Drafting bills, logging fee earner time, chasing payments, and preparing cost schedules
• Acting as the first point of contact: answering calls, taking messages, and handling initial client queries with discretion
• Sending welcome packs and liaising with third parties, including courts, other law firms, barristers and financial advisors

Person Specification

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary
• Confident in handling sensitive cases with tact and confidentiality
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in audio typing and document preparation
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask under pressure
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.