Legal Secretary

About the role

We are looking for a professional Legal Secretary to join a specialist firm handling Family and Criminal law matters. The role is fully office‑based and involves a broad range of administrative and secretarial duties to ensure smooth daily operations.

Key responsibilities

• Welcome clients and visitors, direct them appropriately and manage the reception area.
• Handle incoming telephone calls in a professional manner.
• Prepare correspondence and legal documents using audio‑typing and word‑processing tools.
• Maintain filing systems in line with the Quality Procedures Manual, including opening, closing, storing and retrieving client files.
• Prepare and dispatch mail, perform copying tasks and set up conference rooms for meetings.
• Schedule appointments, arrange meetings and keep up‑to‑date diaries for principals.
• Provide refreshments, support other secretaries and guide junior or temporary staff.
• Uphold strict confidentiality of all firm and client information.

Required profile

• GCSEs (C+ or above) including English, or equivalent qualifications.
• Typing speed of 60‑80 words per minute.
• 3‑5 years of experience in a legal secretarial role.
• Strong IT and keyboard skills, particularly with word‑processing software.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Experience with computerised time and cost recording systems is preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining confidentiality.

Required skills

• Word processing software
• Computerised time and cost recording systems
• Typing speed 60‑80 wpm

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £26,000 per year
• Full‑time, permanent position
• Office‑based role in Grays, Essex