Legal Secretary – Family & Criminal Law

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 wide range of administrative and secretarial duties to ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations.

Key responsibilities

• Welcome clients and visitors, manage reception duties and direct enquiries appropriately.
• Answer and handle incoming telephone calls in a professional manner.
• Prepare correspondence, legal documents and letters 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 mail, manage copying tasks and set up conference rooms for meetings.
• Schedule appointments, arrange meetings and keep principals’ diaries up to date.
• Provide refreshments and support other secretaries, guiding junior or temporary staff as needed.
• Uphold strict confidentiality of all firm and client information.

Required profile

• GCSEs (C+ or above) including English, or equivalent qualifications.
• 3–5 years of experience in a legal secretarial role.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining confidentiality.

Required skills

• Word processing software proficiency.
• Computerised time and cost recording systems experience (preferred).
• Typing speed of 60–80 words per minute.

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £26,000 per year.