Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary

Location:

Dudley

Contract:

Permanent Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 (dependent on experience)

What’s on Offer

Hours:

9:00am – 5:30pm (1 hour lunch) with some potential flexibility
Holiday: 24 days plus bank holidays
Pension Scheme
Staff days out and social events
Warm, friendly, and supportive office environment
Long-term stability with exciting growth plans over the next 18 months

The Role A fantastic opportunity has become available to join a leading, well-established law firm in the Dudley area as a Legal Secretary. You will be working closely with the existing legal secretary and supporting a busy team with a wide range of administrative and client-focused duties. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in delivering excellent service and enjoys being part of a close-knit, professional team.

Key Duties

Meeting and greeting clients face to face, offering refreshments
Answering telephone calls, handling enquiries, and transferring to the relevant team member
Typing correspondence and legal documents from dictation
Typing manuscript amendments for documents ranging from straightforward letters to complex corporate agreements and deeds
Submitting forms and applications to the Land Registry, HMRC, and Companies House
Handling incoming and outgoing post
Opening and closing files on the in-house system
Sending emails for updates, chasing information, and notifications
Assisting with opening and closing the branch
Supporting the team with general administrative tasks as required

Essential Requirements
Previous experience as a Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant
Professional, friendly, and empathetic approach
Excellent telephone manner
Strong attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines
Self-motivated with the ability to use initiative
Team player willing to support across all areas of the office
About You The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for helping people and representing the firm in a caring and professional manner. You will be comfortable speaking with a wide range of clients, including high-end clientele, and happy to support with all aspects of office life – from welcoming visitors and making refreshments to completing legal documentation efficiently and accurately.

About the Firm You will be joining a team of around 15 in a welcoming, family-feel office where everyone supports one another. The firm has exciting growth plans over the next 18 months, making this a brilliant time to join and build a long-term career within a reputable and progressive organisation.

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