Legal Secretary
| Posting date: | 05 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £23,000.0 to £30,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £23,000 - £30,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 September 2025 |
| Location: | Preston, Lancashire, PR5 7TT |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4683942_1754412797 |
Summary
Your new company
A well-established business based in Preston are actively recruiting for an Legal Secretary to join their team on a Permanent full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about the work they do, the service they provide and getting the best results for their clients. If you have got drive and determination, ambition and are looking for a stimulating career then we would love to hear from you.The working hours for this position are 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday, however flexible working hours are available for the right candidate, along with hybrid working after probation.
Responsibilities:
- Effective administration of the Files - This includes Matter Opening, Matter Closing, Matter Archiving and data updates during the course of a matter
- Production of files for Fee Earners on request
- Production and filing of documents, copies and scans as required
- Review of Departmental Finances including report production, liaison with clients regarding payment of fees, management of bill process and interaction with Finance
- Ensuring file compliance with relevant regulatory standards and the Office Manual processes
- Production and issue of correspondence
- Attendance at meetings when required and taking minutes when requested
- Telephone call handling for the team ensuring that messages are captured accurately and passed on in a timely manner
- Diary management for Team events
- Management of meetings for Fee Earners when requested (including liaison with other party, meeting room booking, car park booking and production of relevant materials / documents)
Skills and experience:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
- Experience of working in a Law firm or other professional environment
- Previous role as an Administrator in a Legal service line team
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