Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary • Location: Grays, Essex • Job Type: Full-time - Office based • Salary: £26k We are seeking a professional Legal Secretary to join the team of a firm specialising in Family and Criminal law. This role involves a full range of administrative and secretarial duties, ensuring efficient operation within a legal environment. The ideal candidate will have prior legal secretarial experience, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to high standards of client care. Day-to-day of the role: • Carry out receptionist duties, including welcoming clients and visitors, and directing them appropriately. • Handle incoming telephone calls professionally. • Prepare correspondence and documents through audio-typing and word processing. • Manage filing systems according to the Quality Procedures Manual (QPM), including the opening, closing, storage, and retrieval of client files. • Handle mail preparation and dispatch. • Perform copying tasks and prepare the conference room for meetings. • Make appointments, arrange meetings, and maintain up-to-date diaries for principals. • Provide refreshments as needed and support other secretaries and guide junior or temporary staff. • Maintain confidentiality of all firm and client documentation and information. Required Skills & Qualifications: • GCSEs (C+ or above) including English, or equivalent qualifications. • Typing speed of 60-80 words per minute. • 3-5 years of experience in a legal secretarial role. • Proficiency in IT and keyboard skills, especially in word processing software. • Excellent English writing, communication, and interpersonal skills. • Experience with computerised time and cost recording systems is preferable. • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and maintain confidentiality. If this sounds like you next opportunity and you are happy to be 100% office based and meet the minimum criteria then I look forward to receiving your feedback.