Legal Secretary – PA

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

Job summary

A respected legal services organization in Haywards Heath is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary / PA to support the Litigation/Dispute Resolution Partner. This full-time role involves comprehensive administrative support, including diary management and correspondence handling. Candidates should have experience in a legal environment and possess strong communication and IT skills. With a salary of £30,000 per year plus excellent benefits including holidays, this is a rare opportunity to join a reputable firm.

Benefits

Annual bonus

21 days holiday plus UK bank holidays

Minimum of 3 days additional holiday for Christmas

Qualifications

• Good experience as a Legal PA or Legal Secretary.
• Knowledge of court procedures and case management systems.
• Ability to work in a busy environment, whilst meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong IT proficiency in Microsoft Office

High attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

• Position: Legal Secretary – PA
• Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex
• Salary: £30,000 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
• Hours: Monday – Friday, 09:00-17:30, office based role
• Role based in 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.

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

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.