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.