Legal Secretary

Job Title: Legal Secretary

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Location: St Albans

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5:15pm

We have an exciting opportunity to join our client in the professional services industry. They are looking for a switched on, proactive Legal Secretary to join their team. If you have previous experience in a similar role and are looking for a new challenge at a company who values their employee's, please apply today!

• Previous experience at a law firm is desirable
• Fantastic communication skills
• Able to work off own initiative
• Quick learner and able to pick up new systems
• Fast and accurate keyboard skills
• Ability to work under pressure and towards deadlines
• Smart and professional

• Answer phone calls and assist clients when the lawyer is unavailable, including meeting walk‑in clients, addressing queries, and taking messages.
• Manage client files by opening/closing them, performing money laundering checks, and updating records.
• Maintain lawyers' schedules, organise meetings, and handle outgoing mail and emails.
• Perform typing tasks, draft standard letters/forms, and manage documents, including deeds.
• Coordinate with the accounts team for financial tasks, including cheque management and using the peppermint system.
• Input client information into case management systems and perform general administrative tasks like photocopying and file archiving.
• Ensure office organisation, report IT issues, and assist with secretarial and telephone cover as needed.

• Holiday: 25 days + bank
• Pension scheme
• Parking on site
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health cashback
• Career progression and training