Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary

Location:

Grays, Essex Job Type: Full-time - Office based Salary: £26k We are seeking a professional Legal Secretary to join the team of a firm specialising in Family and Criminal law. This role involves a full range of administrative and secretarial duties, ensuring efficient operation within a legal environment. The ideal candidate will have prior legal secretarial experience, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to high standards of client care.

Day-to-day of the role:
Carry out receptionist duties, including welcoming clients and visitors, and directing them appropriately. Handle incoming telephone calls professionally. Prepare correspondence and documents through audio-typing and word processing. Manage filing systems according to the Quality Procedures Manual (QPM), including the opening, closing, storage, and retrieval of client files. Handle mail preparation and dispatch. Perform copying tasks and prepare the conference room for meetings.

Make appointments, arrange meetings, and maintain up-to-date diaries for principals. Provide refreshments as needed and support other secretaries and guide junior or temporary staff. Maintain confidentiality of all firm and client documentation and information. Required Skills &

Qualifications:

GCSEs (C or above) including English, or equivalent qualifications. Typing speed of 60-80 words per minute. 3-5 years of experience in a legal secretarial role. Proficiency in IT and keyboard skills, especially in word processing software. Excellent English writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Experience with computerised time and cost recording systems is preferable. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and maintain confidentiality. If this sounds like you next opportunity and you are happy to be 100% office based and meet the minimum criteria then I look forward to receiving your feedback.