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Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support a busy team within a professional environment. This is a pivotal support role, providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial assistance to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently with professionalism and discretion.
Company Benefits:
- Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Long service recognition
- 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Flexible and hybrid working options
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce high-quality correspondence and documents through audio typing and word processing
- Organise and maintain digital and physical filing systems, including opening, closing, and retrieving records
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail, copying tasks, and document dispatch
- Schedule appointments, manage diaries, and coordinate meetings
- Prepare and tidy meeting rooms; arrange refreshments as needed
- Welcome and assist clients or visitors in person and by phone, maintaining a friendly and professional manner
- Support colleagues with overflow work and mentor junior or temporary team members as required
- Maintain confidentiality of all documentation and sensitive information
- Operate internal systems and complete online forms when required
- Identify ways to improve efficiency and ensure documents meet high presentation standards
- Carry out general administrative tasks and respond to ad hoc requests
Experience and Skills Requirements:
- Prior experience in a similar administrative or secretarial role
- Minimum one year supporting senior professionals or working in a private client-facing team
- Fast and accurate typing skills
- Strong IT proficiency (Microsoft Office and relevant systems)
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Empathetic and professional approach when handling sensitive matters
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Collaborative team player with a proactive, can-do attitude
If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.
