Legal Secretary

Lucy Walker Recruitment Ltd

Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 20 days

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

A well-known law firm in Leeds is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary for a 12-month fixed term contract.
The role requires a minimum of 2 years' experience as a Legal Secretary, supporting partners and fee earners across various legal disciplines.
Key responsibilities include audio typing, document production, client contact, and general administrative support.
The position offers a 35-hour work week with some flexibility and requires a typing speed of 65 WPM.
This opportunity is ideal for someone available at short notice, with a competitive salary offered.

We are working with a well-known and respected law firm in Leeds city centre who are seeking to appoint an experienced Legal Secretary for a 12-month fixed term contract. Working within a busy support hub, the successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' experience as a Legal Secretary, having worked across any legal discipline. This secretarial based role will be supporting the wider team of partners and fee earners across several legal disciplines; working 35 hours a week, ideally in an office setting, although a degree of flexibility is offered. Key responsibilities will include;

Audio typing of all letters & documents
Production of all documents
Being a key point of contact for clients, dealing with all enquiries
General administrative support including binding, scanning & photocopying
Overseeing the secretarial inbox

Working with the wider secretarial team, as a Legal Secretary, you will attend meetings and be supported in your journey. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary who is available at short notice, who can commit to this 12-month fixed term contract. The successful candidate will have;

A registered audio typing speed of 65 WPM
A minimum of 2 years Legal secretarial experience
Excellent organisational skills
Fast & accurate typing skills
Excellent command of English, in written form
A strong team player
A confident and discreet manner with excellent communication skills

This is a fantastic opportunity to join this well-respected firm in Leeds. Keen to move quickly, this post would be ideal for a Legal Secretary who is available at most, a weeks' notice. If you are an experienced Legal Secretary and feel your skills align with the brief, please submit your CV.

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