Legal Secretary – 12‑Month Fixed‑Term Contract

About the role

TSR Legal is partnering with a leading UK law firm to recruit a Legal Secretary for its Bristol office on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. The role offers a hybrid working pattern – two days in the office and three days remote – and supports a team of fee‑earners serving high‑profile national and international clients.

Key responsibilities

• Manage busy diaries, arrange meetings, conferences and video calls.
• Monitor email during fee‑earner absences and respond appropriately.
• Book travel, prepare itineraries and handle telephone calls professionally.
• Format, amend and proofread legal documents, correspondence and digital dictation.
• Convert documents between Word and PDF, copy‑type and collate files.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations and process expenses.
• Support internal administrative processes and liaise with business development, finance and marketing teams as required.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal PA within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management abilities.
• Strong communication and client‑care skills.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented and able to prioritise workloads independently.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint

What we offer

• Salary up to £35,000 (DOE).
• Hybrid working – 2 days in the office, 3 days remote.
• Comprehensive benefits package and genuine work‑life balance.
• Supportive, inclusive team and opportunities for learning, development and long‑term progression.