Job Description

As Legal Secretary, your overall responsibility will be to create and maintain a pleasant work environment, ensuring high levels of organisational effectiveness and communication. As well as answering the telephone, copy typing, filing correspondence and general administration duties, you’ll also be involved in diary management and meeting/greeting, in addition to handling post and ordering office supplies and equipment.

Duties / Responsibilities: -

• Receiving inbound telephone calls
• Archiving
• Meeting & greeting visitors to the office
• Audio transcription
• General office administration support

Requirements: -

• Proven, successful experience working as a  Legal Secretary
• Experience working in a legal firm would be advantageous, though not essential
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, Word and Outlook
• Audio transcription experience desirable
• Must have strong typing skills and speed
• Great time management skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritise
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities
• First-class all-round communication skills
• A strong organiser and planner
• Creative approach to suggesting improvements and the ability to stay calm and tactful under pressure

Package / Benefits: -

• Standard working days are 8.30am – 5pm with 1 hour for lunch
• Competitive salary – circa £20,000
• Free parking at the office and easy transport links to Leeds and surrounding areas
• Easy to access office location in North Leeds
• 20 days holiday per year

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven, successful experience working as a Legal Secretary • Experience working in a legal firm would be advantageous, though not essential • Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, Word and Outlook • Audio transcription experience desirable • Must have strong typing skills and speed • Great time management skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritise • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities • First-class all-round communication skills • A strong organiser and planner • Creative approach to suggesting improvements and the ability to stay calm and tactful under pressure