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.
Key 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
