Legal Secretary; FTC;

Position: Legal Secretary (14 month FTC) (Contract)
Legal Secretary
Guildford | Hybrid working | 14-month maternity cover
Salary up to £35,000

Are you a highly organised Legal Secretary who enjoys being at the heart of a busy, professional team?

An established and well-regarded law firm in Guildford is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join them on a 14-month maternity contract. This is a varied, hands-on role offering hybrid working, excellent exposure to high-quality legal work and the chance to make a real impact.

The role

You will provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to a team of fee earners, helping to keep matters running smoothly from start to finish.

Responsibilities include:

Supporting solicitors and partners with day-to-day administration

Opening and closing files and maintaining case management systems

Managing billing processes and supporting month-end activities

Diary management, meeting coordination and deadline tracking

Audio and copy typing, document formatting and proofreading

Maintaining accurate electronic and hard-copy filing systems

Handling client calls and general enquiries professionally

Preparing correspondence, bundles, reports and standard documentation

About you

Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or within a law firm environment

Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail

Confident using MS Office (Outlook, Word and Excel) and digital dictation

Comfortable working to deadlines in a fast-paced setting

Professional, friendly communication style with a strong focus on client care

What's on offer

Salary up to £35,000 (dependent on experience)

Hybrid working arrangement

14-month maternity cover contract

Friendly, collaborative professional environment

If you're looking for a varied legal support role with flexibility and strong team culture, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch to find out more.

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PLEASE NOTE:

We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK