Delivering quality legal services across South Wales.
Company Description
David W Harris & Co Solicitors is a specialist legal firm with offices located in Pontypridd, Talbot Green, and Swansea, South Wales. We offer a comprehensive range of legal services, including Personal Injury Law, Family Law, Wills and Probate, Criminal Law, Residential Conveyancing, and General Litigation. With a commitment to delivering expert legal advice and support, we strive to meet the unique needs of each client. Our professional team is dedicated to providing high‑quality legal services with integrity and care.
Role Description
This is a full‑time or part‑time, on‑site role based in our Talbot Green office for a Legal Secretary. The primary responsibilities of the Legal Secretary include:
* Audio typing as necessary
* Daily user administration of our case management system
* Engrossment of documents
* Operation of brought forward system
* Dealing with telephone enquiries and initial client interaction
* Keeping of appointment diary for both Court and Office to include diary of relevant time limits
* Arrangement and some attendance of client appointments to witness documentation
* Some photocopying and scanning in of documents
* Dealing with clients either personally or by telephone to deal with simple matters
* Promotion of employer’s business in keeping clients happy by having an efficient and polite manner
* Liaison with branch offices concerning Court dates and appointments
* Retention of new file lists
* Retention of deeds and wills list
* To ensure full compliance with the firm’s policies and procedures
* Deal with all work as swiftly and accurately as reasonably practicable
* Deal with all tasks referred to above in a pleasant and courteous manner
* Assigning of mail to appropriate client matter
* Undertake typing work on behalf of the designated Fee Earner(s)
* Ensure that all files are brought forward in accordance with their due dates
* Update and maintain fee earner diary
* Bringing forward of documents each day in readiness for the daily appointments
Summary
This role is an exciting opportunity for a motivated person taking their first steps into the legal profession. You’ll be joining a supportive legal practice where curiosity, ambition, and a willingness to grow are genuinely valued. As part of our team, you’ll gain hands‑on experience, develop essential professional skills, and contribute to meaningful work that makes a real impact on clients’ lives. We’re committed to helping you build confidence, discover your strengths, and shape a career path that inspires you. If you’re eager to learn, ready to challenge yourself, and looking for a place where you can thrive, we’d love to hear from you.
Salary negotiable, based upon experience
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Legal
* Legal Services
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