Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Bristol

Circum 30,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Full-time Hybrid

A professional services firm is currently seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its Bristol office. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual to provide key secretarial and administrative support to fee earners within a busy legal environment.

You will play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day activities while delivering a high standard of support and client service.

• Managing fee earner diaries and coordinating meetings and conference calls
• Monitoring emails during periods of absence and responding where appropriate
• Booking meeting rooms, video calls and arranging refreshments
• Organising travel arrangements and preparing itineraries
• Handling telephone enquiries professionally and taking accurate messages
• Formatting and amending legal documents and agreements
• Copy typing and digital dictation where required
• Converting documents between Word and PDF formats
• Collating and indexing legal documentation and assisting with file management
• Preparing short PowerPoint presentations
• Proofreading documents to ensure accuracy and high quality
• Processing expenses and updating contact information in internal systems
• Liaising with internal teams including marketing, events and finance when required

• Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary or within a similar professional services secretarial role
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills and professional telephone manner
• High attention to detail and ability to prioritise work effectively
• A proactive and collaborative team player

This is a great opportunity to join a professional and supportive team within a busy legal environment.