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Legal Secretary

Additional Resources Ltd
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Orpington, Kent BR69SH, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • An experienced Legal Secretary / Personal Assistant is needed in the Dispute Resolution department of a well-established law firm.
  • This full-time position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.
  • Candidates should have prior experience in roles such as Legal Secretary, Personal Assistant, or similar, with a focus on personal injury, employment law, or contentious probate.
  • Strong IT skills, particularly in MS Office, and excellent typing and audio transcription abilities are required.
  • The role involves supporting a senior solicitor with administrative tasks, managing client communications, and conducting legal research.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary / Personal Assistant to join the Dispute Resolution department in a well-established law firm. This full-time role offers excellent benefits and a competitive salary.

As a Legal Secretary / Personal Assistant, you will provide essential administrative and secretarial support to a senior solicitor, ensuring smooth operations within the team and contributing to its efficiency.

You will be responsible for:

  • Transcribing audio recordings and managing legal documents, correspondence, and case files.
  • Liaising with clients, third parties, and colleagues via phone, email, and in person, including handling initial client enquiries.
  • Managing diaries, key dates, client meetings, and using case management software to track work progress and costs.
  • Conducting legal research and communicating billing details with clients, colleagues, and external agencies as required.

What we are looking for:

  • Previously worked as a Legal Secretary, Personal Assistant, Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant, Legal Clerk, Litigation secretary, Legal PA or in a similar role.
  • Understanding of personal injury, employment law, or contentious probate.
  • Strong IT skills, especially with MS Office.
  • Excellent typing and audio transcription skills.

Apply now for this exceptional Legal Secretary opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.

Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.

Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

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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.