Legal Secretary

• Location: Stonehouse, Gloucestershire
• Job Type: Full-time/Part-time 
• Salary: up to £27k - potentially higher for Private Client experience

Join a well-established and independent firm as a Legal Assistant in the Private Client Department. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to provide essential support to a team of fee earners, combining secretarial, PA, and legal work under supervision. If you have a passion for the legal field and are looking for a varied and engaging workload, this position could be the perfect fit.

• Provide comprehensive support to fee earners, including dictation, typing, and managing correspondence.
• Communicate effectively with clients, ensuring high levels of service and confidentiality.
• Maintain and organise legal documents with a keen eye for detail.
• Utilise strong IT skills to manage case management systems and databases.
• Work collaboratively within the team, offering support and assistance as needed.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.
• Take initiative and use organisational skills to manage workload and meet deadlines.

• Previous legal experience would be great especially within a Private Client department but any secretarial experience will be considered
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Enthusiastic attitude with a commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Strong IT proficiency.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Competent in carrying out dictation and typing tasks.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• A willingness to learn and embrace new challenges.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change.
• Confidence, proactivity, and a team-focused approach.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Friendly and supportive colleagues.
• Interesting and varied workload.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Free parking 
• 25 days holiday + bank holiday + Christmas closure