Legal Secretary - PA

First Recruitment Services; England; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal services organization is seeking a Legal Secretary / PA to provide high-level support to the Litigation/Dispute Resolution Partner. This full-time role is located in Haywards Heath and offers a competitive salary around £30,000, plus excellent benefits. Key responsibilities include managing correspondence and drafting legal documents. Ideal candidates will have experience in a legal environment, strong IT skills, and excellent communication abilities. Don't miss this opportunity to join a respected firm with a supportive team.

Benefits

Annual bonus

21 days holiday plus UK bank holidays

Minimum of 3 days additional holiday for Christmas shutdown

Qualifications

• Good experience as a Legal PA or Legal Secretary, ideally within Litigation or Dispute Resolution.
• Knowledge of court procedures and case management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive PA support to the Partner.
• Manage incoming correspondence, calls, and emails.
• Draft, format, and proofread legal documents.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of court documents.

Skills

Legal PA experience

Strong IT proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

We are delighted to be working alongside a very established legal services organisation who is seeking to recruit a Legal Secretary / PA to join their team in Haywards Heath on a permanent and full time basis

My client is highly thought of within their sector and offers an excellent environment and team in which to work. This role is full time (Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm) and is office based. This is a rare opportunity to join an established and very reputable company within their field.

Legal Secretary / PA

Full time permanent role

Mon-Fri (Apply online only) - office based role

Haywards Heath - There is no parking available at the office but there are public car parks along with free street parking nearby. The mainline train station is also a short walk from the office.

Salary - circa £30000 per year plus very good all round company benefits and annual bonus. 21 days holiday plus all UK bank holidays, plus a minimum of 3 days additional holiday provided for Christmas shutdown.

This is an exceptional opportunity to use your skills and experience gained within a Legal Secretarial role

The role - Legal Secretary / PA

We are looking for a Legal Secretary / PA to the Litigation/Dispute Resolution Partner at our clients prestigious law firm in Sussex. This role will place you at the heart of the litigation department s operations, providing high-level support.

If you have strong experience supporting at Secretary/PA level within a law firm (you do not need experience within Litigation / Dispute Resolution), we d like to hear from you now! Interviews are taking place between now and Christmas.

Duties will include:

PA & Administrative Support

Provide comprehensive PA support to the Partner, including diary management, travel arrangements, and expense processing.

Manage incoming correspondence, calls, and emails, ensuring timely responses and prioritisation.

Draft, format, and proofread correspondence and legal documents with a high degree of accuracy.

Prepare bundles for court hearings, mediations, and client meetings.

Manage electronic filing systems and maintain up-to-date case files in line with procedures.

Litigation Support

Assist with the preparation and submission of court documents, adhering to court deadlines and procedural requirements.

Co-ordinate disclosure, witness statements, and trial bundles.

Liaise with counsel, experts, clients, and court officials.

Track key dates and maintain case timetables.

Experience, competencies and knowledge required:

Good experience as a Legal PA or Legal Secretary, ideally within a Litigation or Dispute Resolution but not essential at all.

Knowledge of court procedures and case management systems.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong IT proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and document management systems.

High attention to detail, with the ability to work in a busy environment, whilst meeting deadlines.

For more information regarding this new and exciting Legal Secretary / PA opportunity, please apply now! Short-listing will take place soon - don't miss out!

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job