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Legal Secretary / Personal Assistant - Up to £32,000 plus excellent benefits

Futures Recruitment Ltd
Posted 19 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Basingstoke, Hampshire RG22 4UY

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Legal Secretary/PA with a focus on supporting a Senior Partner and Fee Earners in a Dispute Resolution Team and Notary Public Activity.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a legal firm, with strong knowledge of legal terminology and documentation.
  • The role offers a salary of £30,000 to £35,000, along with a performance-related bonus and benefits such as a company pension scheme and hybrid working.
  • Key responsibilities include diary management, assisting with business development, and managing legal correspondence and documentation.
  • The company promotes a positive work culture with regular social events, a running and walking club, and additional perks like a day off for your birthday.

On offer is a performance-related bonus, a company pension scheme, a group life assurance scheme, a day off for your birthday, hybrid working, and a cycle-to-work scheme. In addition, there are regular social events, a running and walking club, weekly fruit and free entry into the Basingstoke half marathon.

Are you a Legal Secretary/PA with experience in a Private Client Department looking for a new opportunity? Our client, a thriving legal company going through an exciting period of growth, is seeking a dedicated, highly organised and skilled individual to join them as a Legal Secretary/PA. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, enthusiastic, professional and focussed Assistant to support a Senior Partner and Fee Earners in their Dispute Resolution Team and Notary Public Activity.

If you have a strong background in legal administration and a passion for providing exceptional support, then we want to hear from you!

Legal Secretary/PA Requirements:• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary/PA at senior level (ideally 3+ years in a Legal firm)• Excellent knowledge of legal terminology and documentation• Proficiency in MS Office and legal software• Highly organised and able to prioritise with strong communication skills• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively• Fast and accurate typing skills of 60 wpm with dictation experience

Legal Secretary/PA Responsibilities:• Diary management and liaising with clients• Assisting fee earners with business development - drafting and filing confidential documents and expenses• Managing and organizing legal correspondence and documentation - preparing invoices, completion statements and assisting with billing and payment processes (audio experience desirable)• Coordinating appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements• Providing administrative support to legal professionals - file opening, giving quotes and sending out quote letters, scanning, photocopying and filing, managing email correspondence • Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion• Ensuring the smooth running of the department and assisting with general compliance

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.