Legal Secretary

Reed; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Corporate & Commercial Legal Secretary

• Location: Farnborough
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: £27,000-£30,000 (Depending On Experience)

Join an award-winning, Legal 500 ranked law firm known for our commitment to growth, fostering strong relationships, and our ambitious approach to providing full-service legal guidance. We are looking for a Corporate & Commercial Legal Secretary to play an integral part of our support team in our new Farnborough office.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide general secretarial support including opening files, preparing documents and emails under the fee-earner’s direction.
• Manage client onboarding processes.
• Type up digital dictations.
• Handle diary management tasks such as booking appointments and meetings.
• Perform electronic filing and archiving.
• Produce legal documents from mark-ups, including formatting and cross-referencing.
• Manage invoicing and liaise with the Accounts Department over invoice and other accounting queries.
• Deal with client enquiries both in person and over the phone.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Computer literacy with good keyboard/typing skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Previous experience of practice management systems, CRM systems, and digital dictation is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A high standard of client service.
• Excellent organisational skills, effective prioritisation of workload, and time management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Previous legal secretarial experience or an interest in law is highly desirable.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Support Staff Bonus.
• Free car parking.
• Comprehensive benefits package including a pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, 25 days holiday plus an additional day for Christmas closure, and Perkbox benefits.
• The opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive and dynamic team.

To apply for this Corporate & Commercial Legal Secretary position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to Mark Watts at Reed Camberley, your local legal recruitment specialist for the South & Southeast.