Legal Secretary - Temp Opportunity

Office Angels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a Temporary Legal Secretary to provide essential support within a legal firm in Blackfriars, London. The successful candidate will manage communications, perform document transcription, and handle administrative tasks. Required skills include excellent communication, proficiency in MS Office, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is a temporary position offering an hourly rate of £25 - £26.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and proactive approach.
• Experience in legal environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls and transfer to team members.
• Perform audio tape transcription and document composition.
• Manage the firm's central mailbox and distribute emails.
• Enter timesheets into accounting software.
• Draft and finalize legal fee bills.
• Maintain filing systems and coordinate courier bookings.
• Greet visitors and manage deliveries.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook/Word)

Ability to manage shifting priorities

Job description

We're seeking a Temporary Legal Secretary!

Location: Blackfriars, City of London
Contract Type: Temporary (1 week)
Hourly Rate: £25 - £26

Role Overview

As a Legal Secretary, you will provide essential front-line support to the sole Partner, Accounts and Office Manager, and a small number of fee earners. This role demands efficiency, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to ensure smooth operations within the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls with professionalism and transfer to the appropriate team member.
• Perform audio tape transcription and compose documents primarily for senior figures within the firm.
• Manage the firm's central mailbox and ensure timely distribution of emails.
• Enter timesheets into accounting software for senior members.
• Draught and finalise legal fee bills at the end of accounting periods.
• Handle incoming and outgoing post, maintain filing systems, and coordinate courier bookings.
• Greet visitors and manage deliveries with a friendly demeanour.

Who We're Looking For

• Excellent communication skills and a calm demeanour when liaising with colleagues.
• The ability to manage shifting priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook/Word) and familiarity with Adobe; quick to learn new systems and procedures.

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to a leading legal practise, we want to hear from you, apply today!

Agency & Equality

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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