Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant

About the role

We are seeking a Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant to join a specialist law firm delivering criminal and family law services. The role provides professional secretarial support, manages legal documentation and assists fee‑earners to ensure smooth daily operations.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality secretarial support to solicitors and fee‑earners.
• Prepare, organise and maintain legal documents and client files.
• Perform audio transcription of client interviews and court recordings.
• Draft correspondence, letters and court forms using Microsoft Word.
• Manage email and calendar scheduling via Microsoft Outlook.
• Maintain spreadsheets and data tracking in Microsoft Excel.
• Assist with client communications and ensure timely follow‑up.

Required profile

• At least 1 year experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant or similar role, or a relevant qualification.
• Experience in audio transcription.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Residence within a 30‑minute commute to the Grays office.
• Desirable: experience in criminal law and/or family law.

Required skills

• Audio transcription
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Excel

What we offer

• Competitive salary £25,000‑£27,000 per year.
• Company pension scheme.
• On‑site parking.
• Permanent contract with long‑term career prospects.