Legal Secretary
Location
Merseyside
Salary
£25000-30000 per annum
Sector
Private Practice
Type
Permanent Role
Practice Area
Array
Reference
LKH2606
Legal Secretary
Location: Wirral
Job Type: Full Time
An established and highly regarded law firm on the Wirral is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its friendly and supportive team. Full time or 4 days a week would be considered.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a traditional, client-focused practice with a strong reputation in the local community. The successful candidate will provide essential secretarial and administrative support to a solicitor handling a varied caseload across Residential and Commercial Conveyancing, Wills, Probate and Court of Protection matters.
The Role:
You will play a key role in the smooth running of the department, with responsibilities including:
- Audio typing using digital dictation
- Preparing legal documents and correspondence
- Providing secretarial and administrative support to a solicitor
- Answering telephone calls professionally and dealing with client enquiries
- Meeting and greeting clients at reception
- Managing diaries, appointments and correspondence
- Maintaining accurate files and assisting with general office administration
About You:
To be considered, you should have:
- Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary within a law firm
- Strong audio typing skills and experience using digital dictation
- Excellent organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail
- Confident communication and client care skills
- The ability to prioritise a busy workload and work both independently and as part of a team
Previous experience within Residential Conveyancing would be highly advantageous, although candidates with wider legal secretarial experience will also be considered.
What's on Offer?:
- Join a well-established and respected law firm
- Friendly and supportive working environment
- Varied workload across several areas of private practice
- Opportunity to become part of a close-knit team with an excellent local reputation
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
If you are an experienced Legal Secretary looking for your next opportunity with a respected Wirral-based law firm, we'd love to hear from you. Click to apply or contact Laura-Kate for more information on 07731525692 or laurakate@thorntonlegal.co.uk
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