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Legal Secretary

Reed
Posted a day ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 0HS, England

Contract type

Full Time

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.

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  • The Corporate & Commercial Legal Secretary position is located in Farnborough and is a full-time role.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £27,000 to £30,000, depending on experience.
  • Candidates should have previous legal secretarial experience or a strong interest in law, along with excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Day-to-day responsibilities include providing secretarial support, managing client onboarding, and handling diary management tasks.
  • The firm offers a competitive benefits package, including a support staff bonus, free car parking, and opportunities for professional growth.

Corporate & Commercial Legal Secretary

  • Location: Farnborough
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: £27,000-£30,000 (Depending On Experience)

Join an award-winning, Legal 500 ranked law firm known for our commitment to growth, fostering strong relationships, and our ambitious approach to providing full-service legal guidance. We are looking for a Corporate & Commercial Legal Secretary to play an integral part of our support team in our new Farnborough office.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Provide general secretarial support including opening files, preparing documents and emails under the fee-earner’s direction.
  • Manage client onboarding processes.
  • Type up digital dictations.
  • Handle diary management tasks such as booking appointments and meetings.
  • Perform electronic filing and archiving.
  • Produce legal documents from mark-ups, including formatting and cross-referencing.
  • Manage invoicing and liaise with the Accounts Department over invoice and other accounting queries.
  • Deal with client enquiries both in person and over the phone.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Computer literacy with good keyboard/typing skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
  • Previous experience of practice management systems, CRM systems, and digital dictation is desirable but not essential.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • A high standard of client service.
  • Excellent organisational skills, effective prioritisation of workload, and time management skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Previous legal secretarial experience or an interest in law is highly desirable.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Support Staff Bonus.
  • Free car parking.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including a pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, 25 days holiday plus an additional day for Christmas closure, and Perkbox benefits.
  • The opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive and dynamic team.

To apply for this Corporate & Commercial Legal Secretary position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to Mark Watts AT Reed Camberley, your local Legal recruitment specialist for the South & Southeast.

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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.