Overview
Legal Secretary - 12 month Fixed Term Contract
Bristol
Circa £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Full-time | Hybrid
A professional services firm is currently seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its Bristol office. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual to provide key secretarial and administrative support to fee earners within a busy legal environment. You will play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day activities while delivering a high standard of support and client service.
Responsibilities
* Managing fee earner diaries and coordinating meetings and conference calls
* Monitoring emails during periods of absence and responding where appropriate
* Booking meeting rooms, video calls and arranging refreshments
* Organising travel arrangements and preparing itineraries
* Handling telephone enquiries professionally and taking accurate messages
* Formatting and amending legal documents and agreements
* Copy typing and digital dictation where required
* Converting documents between Word and PDF formats
* Collating and indexing legal documentation and assisting with file management
* Preparing short PowerPoint presentations
* Proofreading documents to ensure accuracy and high quality
* Processing expenses and updating contact information in internal systems
* Liaising with internal teams including marketing, events and finance when required
Skills & Experience
* Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary or within a similar professional services secretarial role
* Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
* Strong communication skills and professional telephone manner
* High attention to detail and ability to prioritise work effectively
* A proactive and collaborative team player
This is a great opportunity to join a professional and supportive team within a busy legal environment
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