£12.71 - £13.73 per hour
About the Role
An experienced Legal Secretary is required to join a team in Dudley, working full-time, Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm (35 hours per week, with an unpaid one-hour lunch break). This office-based role offers an hourly rate between £12.71 and £13.73, dependent on experience. The position involves supporting fee earners by preparing and formatting legal documents, correspondence, and contracts. Key duties include accurate audio typing and transcription, alongside managing diaries, appointments, and emails. The successful candidate will ensure the team operates smoothly while maintaining high client service standards.
Role: Legal Secretary
Location: Dudley
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (1hour lunch break- unpaid), 35 hours per week.
Hourly Rate: £12.71ph to £13.73ph (DOE)
We are recruiting for an experienced Secretary to join our clients team, providing administrative and secretarial support within a legal setting. This role is full time office based. In this role, you will play an important part in ensuring the smooth running of the Team by supporting fee earners with a range of secretarial and administrative tasks while maintaining high standards of client service.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing and formatting legal documents, correspondence and contracts.
- Audio typing and transcription of dictations with a high level of accuracy.
- Managing diaries, appointments and emails using Microsoft Outlook.
- Liaising professionally with clients, colleagues and external contacts.
- Maintaining organised electronic and paper filing systems.
- Supporting administrative tasks including data entry and document management.
- Assisting with spreadsheets and tracking information using Microsoft Excel.
- Prioritising tasks effectively to support the team and meet deadlines.
- We are looking for a highly organised and proactive individual who enjoys working in a busy environment and takes pride in producing accurate work.
- Previous experience as a Private Client Legal Secretary or in a similar role within a law firm (Desireable).
- Excellent audio typing skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong administrative and organisational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook and Excel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
- A professional and client-focused approach.
What we offer?
- Working for a reputable, long-standing company with a forward-thinking approach to growth an innovation.
- Weekly pay whilst on agency
- Long-term opportunity.
- Temp to perm for the right candidate
- Your birthday off (when permanent)
- Refer-a-colleague bonus scheme
If you would be interested in this position, please click 'Apply' below.
Other jobs of interest...
28000.00-28000.00 AnnualPerform a fresh search...
-
Create your ideal job search criteria by
completing our quick and simple form and
receive daily job alerts tailored to you!