At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide top-notch secretarial support and manage a busy workload in a legal environment.
- Company: Join a dynamic legal firm with a focus on teamwork and client service.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities to enhance your organisational skills.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that values your skills and offers real career growth.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in a secretarial role, preferably in a legal setting.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners within a busy legal environment. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage a varied workload efficiently while maintaining a high standard of client service.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce accurate documentation, reports, correspondence, and legal documents in accordance with standard office procedures and precedents.
- Provide comprehensive secretarial support to fee earners and assist with wider administrative tasks when required.
- Manage fee earner diaries, schedule appointments, and coordinate meeting logistics.
- Insert, monitor, and amend key court dates and deadlines.
- Undertake general administrative duties including filing, document management, telephone handling, and email correspondence.
- Follow up outstanding matters via telephone and email on behalf of fee earners.
- Proofread, format, and prepare presentations, reports, and legal documents.
- Produce billing guides, timecards, and related financial documentation.
- Prepare and issue invoices, responding to client queries regarding billing and accounts.
- Produce and maintain spreadsheets to support billing and financial processes.
- Modify time entries, monitor disbursements, and arrange payments to third-party suppliers where necessary.
- Monitor debtor lists and assist with credit control activities.
- Liaise effectively with clients, colleagues, and external parties to ensure the smooth running of matters.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a secretarial or administrative role.
- Previous experience working within a legal environment.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to use initiative.
- Proven ability to manage a high-volume workload within a busy team environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience handling financial matters, including billing, client.
Legal Secretary - Employment in Reading employer: Clayton Legal
Join a dynamic legal team where your skills as a Legal Secretary will be valued and nurtured. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and professional growth, offering opportunities for training and development in a fast-paced legal environment. Located in a vibrant area, we provide a stimulating workplace that prioritises employee well-being and client satisfaction, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
