Legal Secretary

Our client is a well-respected law firm who are looking for a Legal Secretary to join their successful team. The successful candidate will provide support at least two lawyers in delivering outstanding client service including secretarial and administrative duties, manage client interactions, and contribute to the smooth operation of the team.

Legal Secretary - Benefits Offered

• £30,000 - £31,000 depending on experience
• Monday to Friday
• 25 days annual leave plus Christmas shutdown
• Death in Service
• Subsidised parking
• Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events

Legal Secretary - Overview

• Answer client calls and handle queries when lawyers are unavailable.
• Manage diaries, schedule appointments, and organize meetings.
• Open and close files, conduct money laundering checks, and assist with risk management tasks.
• Prepare and manage documents, including drafting standard forms and handling outsourced typing.
• Liaise with clients, maintain accurate records, and ensure files are up-to-date.
• Coordinate with the accounts team for accurate transaction processing.
• Provide general administrative support, including photocopying, archiving, and maintaining a tidy workspace.

Legal Secretary - Skills & Experience Required

• Legal secretarial experience in a law firm is preferred.
• Strong client service and relationship skills.
• Fast and accurate typing (50 wpm) with excellent grammar and communication.
• High-level organisational skills and ability to prioritise under pressure.
• Experience with practice or case management systems is advantageous.

Thank you for your application.

Please note Lawrence Dean Recruitment is acting as an employment agency & business. Due to the high number of applications, we receive, we are unable to respond to all applications individually. If you have not been contacted within 7 working days your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, but we may contact you about other opportunities in the future.

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