Part Time Legal Secretary

Job Title: Part - Time, Legal Secretary

Location: Southampton

Hours: Permanent, Part-time

The Vacancy:

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary, looking for a new challenge that can offer part-time hours?

You will be joining a leading Law firm at their Southampton offices, supporting legal professionals across all areas including Employment, Company, and Commercial law

This part-time role is offered at 21 hours per week (based on a 35-hour full-time equivalent). Ideally, you will have the capacity to work across a 5-day week, making this role suitable for someone looking for shorter working days or 'school hours'.

You will be part of a small, dedicated team of administrative assistants and legal secretaries, providing comprehensive support to our solicitors, partners, and clients.

Responsibilities:

• File Management: Assist in opening and closing client accounts, conducting necessary legal checks (including AML), and maintaining accurate records and logs of client information.
• Document Drafting: Create letters from written or audio notes/dictation, ensuring accuracy and high standards of formatting.
• Client Communication: Assist clients directly via phone, post, and email.
• Diary Management: Keep client and internal team diaries organized and up to date.
• Accounts: Assist with timely client billing in collaboration with our finance team.
• General Administration: Help with general administrative tasks to ensure outstanding client service delivery.

Requirements:

• Previous secretarial experience in a law firm.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with dictation tools, case management software, and familiarity with legal practices.
• Friendly demeanor and a team player.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Word.
• Enjoy client communication via phone and email.

If you think this position is for you and you have relevant work experience then please do not delay in uploading your CV, all applications will be responded to.

Amber Employment Services is acting as an agency for this vacancy