Legal Secretary – Insurance and Regulatory

Trethowans; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Southampton is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support its Insurance & Regulatory team. The role involves providing comprehensive secretarial support, ensuring efficient office operations, and maintaining client relations. We're looking for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent typing skills, and prior legal experience. The firm offers a supportive environment and competitive remuneration.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Wellbeing and employee assistance programmes

Investment in technology and improvement

Qualifications

• Experience in legal secretarial work required.
• Strong typing and organisational skills essential.
• Confidence with Microsoft Office and case management software.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to solicitors.
• Prepare and amend legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage diaries and schedule appointments.

Skills

Typing skills

Attention to detail

Organisational abilities

Client care skills

Proactive approach

Education

Previous experience in a legal secretary role

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

About Trethowans LLP

Trethowans is a leading law firm with a strong presence across the South of England. With a history spanning over 150 years, we are known for delivering outstanding legal advice with a personal touch.

We are currently looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join our busy and friendly Insurance & Regulatory team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a modern and growing firm.

The Role

You’ll play a key role in providing secretarial and administrative support to our solicitors and fee earners. Your duties will include:

• Preparing and amending legal documents and correspondence.
• Managing diaries and scheduling appointments.
• Handling file opening/closing and compliance procedures.
• Liaising with clients and third parties.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date filing systems.
• Audio typing.
  
  

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience in a legal secretary role.
• Excellent typing skills and strong attention to detail.
• A professional and friendly manner, with good client care skills.
• Strong organisational abilities and a proactive approach to work.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
  
  

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including pension scheme and holiday allowance.
• Access to wellbeing and employee assistance programmes.
• A firm that invests in technology and continuous improvement.
  
  

Apply Now

If you’re a dedicated legal secretary with a passion for providing excellent client service, we’d love to hear from you.

Part-time hours may be considered (21-28 hours).