At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a dynamic team of solicitors in a friendly law firm environment.
- Company: Respected law firm with a strong presence in the Yorkshire legal market.
- Benefits: Flexible working, competitive salary, 25 days holiday, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Emphasis on work/life balance and employee wellbeing.
- Why this job: Join a close-knit team and make a real impact in the legal field.
- Qualifications: Experience as a secretary, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in MS Office.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you looking for your next Legal Secretary job in the York area? Would you like to work for a highly respected and forward-thinking law firm who have a strong presence in the Yorkshire legal market? This is more than just a secretarial role, it’s a fantastic opportunity to work in a professional and friendly environment where your skills and experience will be truly valued. If you're an experienced secretary with a passion for providing exceptional support, we’d love to hear from you as our client is looking to welcome a strong Secretary into their close-knit and high-performing team in York.
What the Legal Secretary job involves:
- Supporting a dynamic team of solicitors and partners in the Corporate law department.
- Handling everything from document production, diary management, and file administration.
- Working as part of a team of three secretaries.
Your day-to-day might include:
- Preparing correspondence and legal documents using digital dictation.
- Organising meetings and maintaining diaries.
- Managing confidential files and legal documentation with accuracy.
- Liaising directly with clients, both over the phone and in person.
- Supporting business development activities with admin and event coordination.
- Opening and closing case files on the case management system.
Skills required:
- Proven experience as a secretary, ideally within corporate or commercial law, but we would also consider other areas of law or from a medical background.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe for PDF document amends.
- A proactive, professional and team-focused attitude.
- High attention to detail and discretion when handling confidential information.
Other information:
- 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday with 1 hour for lunch.
- Dynamic and flexible working available after probation to be able to work from any office and also from home when needed.
- A friendly and approachable team who value collaboration.
- A strong emphasis on work/life balance.
- Competitive salary and holiday entitlement with 25 days plus bank holidays to start.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Discounted legal fees available.
- Discounted scheme with retailers and local cinemas.
- Length of service loyalty scheme.
- Career development and training opportunities.
- A focus on employee health and wellbeing.
Legal Secretary in York employer: KD Recruitment Limited
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