Legal Secretary - Private Client

Simpson Judge; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm is seeking a Legal Secretary to provide essential support to fee earners in Swindon. The role involves audio typing, preparing legal documents, managing client files, and general administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have previous legal secretarial experience and strong IT skills. The firm offers a modern office environment and an above-market salary with great benefits including 28 days' holiday and enhanced maternity pay.

Benefits

Great work-life balance

Modern office environment

28 days' holiday plus public holidays

Enhanced maternity pay

Above market salary

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a legal secretary is required.
• Must have excellent audio typing skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support to fee earners.
• Prepare legal documents, letters, and forms.
• Manage diaries, appointments, and meeting arrangements.
• Handle client calls and enquiries professionally.
• Assist with billing and general administrative support.

Skills

Previous legal secretarial experience

Audio typing skills

Confident communicator

Highly organised

Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Job description

Legal Secretary - Private Client

Salary: £25-28,000

Location: Swindon

Other locations available: Frome | Trowbridge | Malmsbury | Chippenham | Midsomer Norton

OVERVIEW

Join a well-established and reputable law firm as a Legal Secretary, providing essential support to fee earners and helping to deliver an efficient client experience. You'll be a part of a close-knit, friendly team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Audio typing and preparing legal documents, letters and forms
• Maintaining accurate filing systems (digital and paper)
• Opening and closing client files in line with compliance procedures
• Managing diaries, appointments and meeting arrangements
• Handling incoming calls, emails and client enquiries professionally
• Assisting with billing, document organisation and general administrative support

ABOUT YOU

• Previous legal secretarial experience
• Audio typing skills and strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator with a friendly, professional approach
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Comfortable working in a supportive, team-focused environment
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office

BENEFITS

• Great work-life balance
• Modern office environment
• 28 days' holiday plus public holidays
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Above market salary

Apply today or contact me for a confidential discussion;

Samanta - (phone number removed)