Legal Secretary/Legal PA

Connect Legal are currently recruiting for a number of Legal Secretary/PA roles in Bournemouth & Poole.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant/Secretary/PA to join an expanding team in Bournemouth or Poole. Our clients offer a fantastic collaborative working environment with a number of benefits. This is a varied role and duties will include but not be limited to:

Document Preparation:

• Draft and prepare legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Format and edit documents according to legal standards.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all legal documents.

Administrative Support:

• Manage calendars and schedule appointments for the legal team.
• Handle incoming and outgoing calls and emails.
• Maintain and organize legal files and records.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for the legal team.

Legal Research:

• Conduct legal research using various databases and resources.
• Summarize research findings and provide relevant information to attorneys.

Court Filings:

• Prepare and file court documents, ensuring compliance with deadlines and procedures.
• Maintain court records and track case progress.

Client Interaction:

• Assist with client inquiries and requests.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with clients.

Personal Qualities and Skills:

• Friendly and helpful team player
• Well organised with ability to prioritise workload
• Great spoken and written communication skills
• Ability to work accurately with a good attention to detail
• Ability to work to deadlines and in a fast-paced environment
• Able to use Microsoft Office packages and possess sufficient typing skills

You will also have:

• Prior experience in a similar role and a comprehensive working knowledge of one of the below fields, their processes and procedures.

These positions are in a number of Legal fields, including:

• Commercial Property
• Residential Property
• Wills, Trust & Probate
• Family
• Litigation

Please apply now for more information, or call Jamie at Connect Group.