Private Client Legal Secretary

Southampton – £25,000 - £28,000

Private Client Legal Secretary , Southampton
 
Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking to join a friendly and respected law firm? Our client, a well-established legal practice, is looking for a proactive, organised, and professional Legal Secretary to support a private client team.
 
The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive salary, reflective of their experience, along with an attractive benefits package. 

As a Legal Secretary, you will provide essential secretarial and administrative support to Solicitors handling a wide range of matters. Your responsibilities will include audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence, as well as preparing and amending client documentation. You will manage diaries, arrange appointments, and liaise with clients, courts, and external organisations. The role also involves managing files, opening and closing matters, and assisting with billing and time recording to ensure the smooth running of cases.

The ideal candidate for this position will have at least one year of experience as a Legal Secretary and you will be motivated by supporting a private client department.  
 
Strong typing and administrative skills are essential, along with excellent attention to detail and a high level of confidentiality. You should have a friendly and professional manner when dealing with clients and be confident using legal software and Microsoft Office. The ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively within a team, is also key.

Southampton is a great place to live and work. Applications from relocators will be considered here !
 
Kick start your legal career and approach us in confidence !

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Dante Friend

Senior Recruitment Consultant
0117 284 2120

dante@douglas-scott.co.uk

Dante Friend is a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, with over 4 years at the company. Having joined in 2011, he now oversees Hampshire, Dorset, and the southwest. Dante provides a highly professional service, recruiting for all levels of firms, from city and large regional to Legal 500 and high street. If Dante weren’t in recruitment, he would be pursuing a career in journalism. One of his goals this year is to buy a Porsche.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Legal Support
  • Type: Business Support
  • Salary: £25,000 - £28,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Southampton
  • Reference: 1290515