Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary

Location:

Dudley

Contract:

Permanent
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 (dependent on experience)

Hours:

9:00am - 5:30pm (1 hour lunch) with some potential flexibility

Holiday: 24 days plus bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Staff days out and social events

Warm, friendly, and supportive office environment

Long-term stability with exciting growth plans over the next 18 months

A fantastic opportunity has become available to join a leading, well-established law firm in the Dudley area as a Legal Secretary. You will be working closely with the existing legal secretary and supporting a busy team with a wide range of administrative and client-focused duties. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in delivering excellent service and enjoys being part of a close-knit, professional team.

• Meeting and greeting clients face to face, offering refreshments
• Answering telephone calls, handling enquiries, and transferring to the relevant team member
• Typing correspondence and legal documents from dictation
• Typing manuscript amendments for documents ranging from straightforward letters to complex corporate agreements and deeds
• Submitting forms and applications to the Land Registry, HMRC, and Companies House
• Handling incoming and outgoing post
• Opening and closing files on the in-house system
• Sending emails for updates, chasing information, and notifications
• Assisting with opening and closing the branch
• Supporting the team with general administrative tasks as required

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant
• Professional, friendly, and empathetic approach
• Excellent telephone manner
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines
• Self-motivated with the ability to use initiative
• Team player willing to support across all areas of the office

The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for helping people and representing the firm in a caring and professional manner. You will be comfortable speaking with a wide range of clients, including high-end clientele, and happy to support with all aspects of office life - from welcoming visitors and making refreshments to completing legal documentation efficiently and accurately.

You will be joining a team of around 15 in a welcoming, family-feel office where everyone supports one another. The firm has exciting growth plans over the next 18 months, making this a brilliant time to join and build a long-term career within a reputable and progressive organisation.