Legal Secretary - Private Client

Spire Solicitors LLP; Diss; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Diss is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support its Private Client team. The role requires previous legal secretarial experience, strong organizational and IT skills, as well as the ability to communicate professionally. The firm offers a friendly and flexible work environment, with benefits including health plans and generous leave.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Contributory pension scheme

25 days’ annual leave, plus Bank Holidays

2 self care days per year

Paid 'close down' days at Christmas

Personal Development Plan

Wellbeing Champions support

Agile/Flexi Working Policy

Staff events and social committee

Collaborative company culture

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal secretarial role is essential.
• Strong time management and organizational skills are required.
• Proficiency in IT and excellent communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to the Private Client team.
• Handle dictations accurately and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Assist in creating a friendly and professional image of the firm.

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Time management

Organizational skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Accurate typing abilities

Attention to detail

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Job description

The Opportunity:

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Legal Secretary to join our Private Client team, based in the heart of Diss. This role is an excellent opportunity to provide secretarial support to the team and work in a fast-paced environment.

The Candidate:

We are seeking a candidate that has previous legal secretarial experience, excellent time management, organisational, IT and communication skills, accurate typing abilities (inclusive of dictations), a willingness to learn new skills, exceptional attention to detail and the ability to communicate in a friendly, professional and confidential manner. The role available will suit those with a positive and flexible approach and an ability to remain calm under pressure in order to project the image and ethos of the firm at all times.

TeamSpire:

Spire Solicitors LLP is one of the largest legal firms in the region. With head offices in the heart of Norwich city centre, we also boast an unrivalled regional presence across the county, with offices in market towns throughout Norfolk including Attleborough, Aylsham, Dereham, Diss, Watton, and Wymondham.

We offer a comprehensive range of legal advice and our dedicated team actively work together to deliver a friendly and personable culture.

Benefits:

• Health Cash Plan
• Contributory pension scheme (after 3 months of service)
• 25 days’ annual leave (FTE), plus Bank Holidays
• 2 self care days per year (FTE)
• Paid 'close down' days at Christmas
• Personal Development Plan to support your career
• Wellbeing Champions to support wellbeing within the firm
• Agile/Flexi Working Policy
• Staff events, and an active social committee
• A collaborative and engaging company culture

Equal Opportunities:

Spire Solicitors LLP is an equal opportunity employer with all applicants considered for interview and potential subsequent employment without regard to disability, gender identity, race, sex, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.