Legal Secretary

Location

Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom

Job description

Eventus Legal are seeking a Legal Secretary / Assistant to support a newly appointed Head of Department of a well-established, reputable law firm. The firm has a fantastic reputation and excellent staff retention, this is a full-time permanent Legal Secretary / Assistant opportunity, based in Samlesbury, Lancashire. Benefits include 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, and free onsite parking.

Role Responsibilities

The incoming Legal Secretary/ Assistant will be joining a very committed, multi-service law firm who are focused on providing excellent client service. Their client base varies from manufacturing, transport, leisure, hospitality, HNW private clients, rural, construction and engineering. You will be responsible for assisting with secretarial and administrative duties including, but not limited to:

• Greeting clients and visitors face-to-face, and on the phone
• General enquiries
• Preparing letters and documents
• Handling outgoing mail
• Diary management
• Time recording
• Invoicing
• File Management

Person specification

Applications are sought from Legal Secretaries and Assistants who have previously worked in a law firm. You will be self-motivated with a “can-do” attitude and a positive outlook. You will possess the following skills and experience:

• Excellent client service skills
• Organised
• Keen attention to detail
• Professional and friendly
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good IT skills
• Be a team player

Benefits and Rewards

This is a wonderful opportunity for a Legal Secretary or Assistant to join an outstanding law firm that offers a competitive salary along with a range of other employment benefits including:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Death in-service benefits
• On-site parking
• Ongoing development opportunities

About the Company

This is a regional law firm with offices throughout Lancashire and the North West that delivers wide-ranging legal services to business and individual clients. They have an outstanding reputation in the geographic and a well-established client base. You will be joining an experienced team based in Samlesbury.

Next Steps

Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Legal Secretary / Assistant job. Alternatively, if you are interested in learning about this career-enhancing job opportunity, please contact Nikki Phillips at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email or phone for a confidential discussion.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me using the details above for a confidential discussion about your career.

The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating in the Legal, HR, Finance and Accountancy sectors across the UK. Please note that the years’ experience and/or salary listed in our advertisements are a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Our privacy policy can be found on the bottom of our website.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £21,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 2787

Job tags

Salary