Legal Secretary – Maternity Cover

About the role

We are seeking a Legal Secretary to provide maternity cover for a busy legal team in Southampton. The role offers the chance to support legal professionals in a well‑established professional services organisation, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to lawyers and legal staff.
• Prepare, format and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• Coordinate meetings, manage diaries and arrange appointments.
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including email and post.
• Maintain accurate client records, case files and filing systems.
• Assist with billing processes and basic financial administration.
• Handle confidential information with professionalism and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a secretarial or administrative role within professional services.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a respected professional services firm in Southampton.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Access to a range of company benefits.