Job Description
We’re working with a well-established and expanding law firm in Basingstoke to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary for a float role supporting their Residential Conveyancing, Family, Wills, Trusts & Probate teams.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment. The role will involve providing flexible, high-quality secretarial support to multiple fee earners across key practice areas.
The Role
You will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to solicitors within the Residential Conveyancing, Family and Wills, Trusts and Probate department, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of files and client matters.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence.
- Managing fee earners’ diaries, appointments and deadlines.
- Opening, maintaining and closing client files.
- Liaising professionally with clients, agents and third parties.
- Preparing court documents, contracts and bundles.
- General administrative duties, including filing and billing support.
Desired skills and experience:
- 1 years + experience in at least two areas of law and ideally in Residential Conveyancing.
- Excellent administrative skills and client service skills.
- Strong communication skills.
What they offer:
- Monday – Friday 9am – 5:30pm in the office.
- Salary depending on experience - £26,000 - £30,000
- Standard holiday.
- Company Pension.
- Regular social events.
