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Legal Secretary

Grafton Recruitment
Posted 12 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL544NB, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A leading Commercial Property team is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative support.
  • The ideal candidate should have proven experience as a Legal Secretary and be proficient in MS Office Suite and legal practice management software.
  • Key responsibilities include scheduling appointments, preparing legal documents, and managing the team billing process.
  • The position requires excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and effective communication abilities.
  • The salary for this role is competitive, and candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

A great opportunity for an experienced and motivated Legal Secretary to join a leading Commercial Property team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support to a team of solicitors, ensuring the smooth running of the department and contributing to the overall success of the team.Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct support to a team of solicitors by scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings.
  • Prepare and format legal documents.
  • Maintain and organise files, both electronic and hard copy, ensuring all documents are up to date and easily accessible.
  • Handle correspondence, including emails and phone calls, responding to inquiries as appropriate and directing them to the relevant team member.
  • Conduct initial research on property-related matters and assist in due diligence processes.
  • Manage the team billing process.
  • Support the team in various administrative tasks.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Legal Secretary
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and legal practice management software.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in work.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • A pro-active approach to problem-solving and a strong sense of initiative.

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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.