Legal Secretary

Your new companyI am currently working with a well established company, based in Preston, who are currently seeking a Legal Secretary within the team. This role is available due to expansion within the team. The organisation has an excellent reputation within the local market and has an excellent, engaging and supportive team culture. This is a permanent full-time opportunity, and they are excited to welcome a new member to the team. Your new role

• Reporting to the Head of Legal and working with a team of supportive and motivated employees.
• Provide comprehensive secretarial support to a team of in-house solicitors.
• Your responsibilities will include typing and digital dictation, preparing and processing legal documents and land registry applications.
• Managing and updating electronic and hard copy systems, and assisting solicitors with day-to-day tasks.
• You will also handle clerical work such as filing, arranging diaries, and keeping records, ensuring smooth communication and information flow both internally and externally.
• Assisting with all elements of administration to support the team

What you'll need to succeed

• To be successful in this role, you will need to have prior experience as a legal secretary in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks is essential.
• You should possess excellent secretarial skills, including audio typing, and be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are crucial, as is the ability to handle a high volume of work and prioritise tasks effectively.
• The ability to work well within a team and use your own initiative to work independently.

What you'll get in return

• In return, you will receive a competitive salary between £25,000-£32,000 depending on experience.
• This includes 37.5 working hours per week, enhanced annual leave starting at 26 days plus bank holidays.
• Various learning, development and progression opportunities.
• Additional benefits include a pension scheme with a 6.5% employer contribution, optional BUPA health coverage, company sick pay.
• Group income protection, enhanced paid family leave, access to an on-site nursery and gym, and various health and wellbeing support programs.
• You will also have access to a company doctor, virtual GP services, an employee assistance program, mental health support through the Thrive app, a savings scheme, and recognition awards for long service and special achievements.

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