Job Description
Your new companyJoin a highly respected professional services organisation in Central Bristol known for its collaborative culture, strong values and commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
Your new role
As a Legal Secretary on a 12-month FTC, you will provide proactive, high-quality support to busy fee-earners across a range of administrative and organisational tasks. Your role will be varied and impactful, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations within the team.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing diaries, scheduling meetings, booking conference/video calls and arranging travel as required.* Monitoring fee-earner inboxes in their absence, responding where appropriate and coordinating meeting rooms and hospitality.* Handling incoming telephone calls professionally, taking accurate messages and ensuring timely follow-up.* Managing document workflows, including formatting, amending, proofreading, copy-typing, digital dictation and handling PDF/Word conversions.* Supporting document production, maintaining files, indexing legal documents and creating short PowerPoint presentations.* Assisting with expenses, entering business contact information and liaising with Business Development, Marketing, Events and Finance teams.
What you'll need to succeed
* Strong IT literacy across Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.* Experience in administrative support roles in a professional services environment is essential* Excellent communication and client care skills, with the confidence to engage professionally at all levels.* Outstanding organisational abilities, with a calm and efficient approach to prioritising workloads.* Flexibility and adaptability, including a willingness to work additional hours when needed.* A growth mindset and commitment to continuous learning.* A collaborative nature and the ability to build strong working relationships across teams.
What you'll get in return
* £30,000 per annum* Hybrid & flexible working arrangements with 2-3 days in the Central Bristol office per week* Competitive pension & holiday allowance* Access to a wide range of employee benefits
What you need to do now
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