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Legal Secretary

Reed
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Padstow, Cornwall PL28 8EL, England

Salary

£22,500 - £25,000 per annum

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 position is for a Legal Secretary with an annual salary of £22,500 - £25,000.
  • The job is located in Wadebridge and requires a full-time commitment of 36.25 hours per week.
  • Candidates should have proven experience as a legal secretary or in a similar administrative role.
  • Key responsibilities include managing legal documents, client communications, and conducting legal research.
  • The role offers 28 days of holiday, including bank holidays, in addition to a competitive salary.
Legal Secretary
  • Annual Salary: £22,500 - £25,000
  • Location: Wadebridge
  • Job Type: Full-time (36.25 hours per week)

My client is seeking a dedicated Legal Secretary to join their team. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organised and has a keen interest in the legal field. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of administrative and clerical tasks to support legal proceedings, enhance office effectiveness, and communicate with clients.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Typing and filing legal documents to ensure they are accurate and well-organised.
  • Keeping all legal and client records up to date.
  • Managing diary and scheduling to ensure efficient time management.
  • Handling phone calls, taking messages, and ensuring all communications are recorded and appropriately distributed.
  • Preparing necessary paperwork and court forms for legal proceedings.
  • Conducting thorough legal research to assist with case preparation.
  • Experience with dictation and audio typing
  • Liaising with clients to maintain good relations and ensure they are informed of case progress.
  • Attending court and police stations as required to assist lawyers.
  • Managing and submitting expenses for legal processes and travel.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Proven experience as a legal secretary or similar administrative role.
  • Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols.
  • Excellent typing skills and proficiency in using office software such as MS Office.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Attention to detail and professional discretion.
Benefits:
  • Competitive annual salary ranging from £22,500 to £25,000.
  • Full-time position with 36.25 working hours per week.
  • 28 days holiday including bank holidays.

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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.