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Legal Secretary

Reed
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Lewes, East Sussex BN8 5NE, England

Salary

£22,000 - £26,400 per annum

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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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  • Reed Brighton is partnering with a law firm in East Sussex to hire a Legal Secretary for their Private Client Team.
  • This is a permanent, full-time position that requires previous experience in a legal environment.
  • Key responsibilities include processing audio dictation, drafting correspondence, managing diaries, and handling original Wills and Powers of Attorney.
  • Candidates should possess fast and accurate typing skills, excellent attention to detail, and strong communication abilities.
  • The role offers a competitive salary of £25,000 to £30,000 per year, with a requirement of at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Reed Brighton is excited to be working alongside an established law firm in East Sussex who are seeking a Legal Secretary to join their Private Client Team. This is a fully office based, permanent and full-time position.

The Role:

  • Processing audio dictation using BigHand
  • Amending documents from manuscript and copy typing of documents
  • File opening and closing.
  • Drafting routine correspondence including client engagement letters
  • Making and taking calls in a professional manner
  • Diary management
  • Liaising with clients and other third parties
  • Preparing bills, management of payments, receipts and transfers, dealing with arising queries and issues 
  • Create and maintain database Will, EPA and LPA records
  • Handling of original Wills/Powers of Attorney
  • Maintain Trust permanent folder
  • Land Registry and Companies House searches
  • File archiving

Skills needed:

The successful candidate will have:

  • Previous experience of working as a Secretary in a legal environment 
  • Fast, accurate typing skills, including audio typing
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • The ability to follow procedural and legal protocol
  • Methodical approach and good time management
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
  • Positivity and adaptability

To apply for this position, please email or c all the Reed Brighton office on . 

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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.