Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary

Our client, a highly regarded regional law firm, is looking to recruit a Legal Secretary / Legal Support Assistant to join its Employment & Immigration team on a 14-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave
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This is a key support role, working closely with fee earners across the team to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of matters, billing and administration. The firm is known for its inclusive culture, strong leadership and genuine commitment to work-life balance.

• Providing proactive legal and administrative support to solicitors and partners
• Opening and closing matters on the case management system
• Managing billing processes and handling accounts queries
• Diary management, including tribunal dates and key deadlines
• Producing high-quality correspondence, documents and bundles
• Maintaining electronic and hard-copy filing systems
• Handling calls, emails and client communications professionally
• Assisting with drafting, proofreading and document preparation

• Previous experience in a legal secretary role (advantageous) - alternatively, in a PA/Secretarial role within a professional services environment
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Confident with MS Office (Word, Outlook and Excel) and digital dictation
• Excellent attention to detail and written communication skills
• Comfortable supporting multiple fee earners and meeting deadlines
• Employment or immigration experience is helpful but not essential

• Hybrid working and a strong work-life balance culture
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private Healthcare
• Pension, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and retail discounts
• Ongoing learning, development and internal mentoring opportunities

This is a great opportunity to join a firm that genuinely supports its people and has an outstanding reputation as an employer.