Senior Legal Secretay

Office Angels; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Guildford is seeking a Senior Legal Secretary to provide high-level support to their Private Client team. The ideal candidate will have substantial legal secretarial experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive attitude. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a range of benefits including enhanced family leave policies and a pension contribution.

Benefits

25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays

Enhanced family leave policies

Annual bonus scheme

5% employer pension contribution

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Annual performance reviews

Hybrid working flexibility

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in Private Client legal work.
• Fast, accurate touch typing.

Responsibilities

• Audio typing and document preparation.
• Diary management and meeting arrangements.
• Client liaison in person and via telephone.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Proactivity

Tools

Practice Evolve

Job description

Job Role: Senior Legal Secretary

Location: Guildford -Central

Salary: £28-32k (Based on Experience)
Hours: Full Time, Permanent

Benefits: 25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays, enhanced family leave policies, annual bonus scheme, and 5% employer pension contribution, Private medical cover, life assurance, Annual performance reviews, Hybrid working flexibility.

Overview:

Are you an experienced Legal secretary looking to take the next step in your career within a supportive and forward-thinking firm? Keep reading as this could be for you!

We are seeking a highly experienced and proactive Senior Legal Secretary to support our Private Client team in Guildford. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of our legal services, providing high-level secretarial and administrative support to fee earners.

Key Responsibilities

• Audio typing and document preparation


• File management (opening, closing, storage, retrieval)


• Diary management and meeting arrangements


• Client liaison in person and via telephone


• Supporting junior secretaries and temporary staff


• Operating the firm's Case Management System


• Maintaining confidentiality and high standards of document presentation


• Supporting the wider team with ad hoc administrative tasks

What We're Looking For

• Substantial legal secretarial experience, including at least 1 year in Private Client


• Fast, accurate touch typing


• Strong IT skills (intermediate to advanced)


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Proactive, organised, and able to prioritise effectively


• A team player with a positive, can-do attitude


• High attention to detail and accuracy


• Experience with Practice Evolve or similar case management systems


• Knowledge of legal practice and terminology

If you think that you have suitable experience and would like to discuss the role further then APPLY NOW! Or contact [e-mail]

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