Legal Secretary Guildford | Hybrid working | 14-month maternity cover Salary up to £35,000 Are you a highly organised Legal Secretary who enjoys being at the heart of a busy, professional team? An established and well-regarded law firm in Guildford is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join them on a 14-month maternity contract. This is a varied, hands-on role offering hybrid working, excellent exposure to high-quality legal work and the chance to make a real impact. The role You will provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to a team of fee earners, helping to keep matters running smoothly from start to finish. Responsibilities include: Supporting solicitors and partners with day-to-day administration Opening and closing files and maintaining case management systems Managing billing processes and supporting month-end activities Diary management, meeting coordination and deadline tracking Audio and copy typing, document formatting and proofreading Maintaining accurate electronic and hard-copy filing systems Handling client calls and general enquiries professionally Preparing correspondence, bundles, reports and standard documentation About you Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or within a law firm environment Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail Confident using MS Office (Outlook, Word and Excel) and digital dictation Comfortable working to deadlines in a fast-paced setting Professional, friendly communication style with a strong focus on client care What's on offer Salary up to £35,000 (dependent on experience) Hybrid working arrangement 14-month maternity cover contract Friendly, collaborative professional environment If you're looking for a varied legal support role with flexibility and strong team culture, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch to find out more. Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK