Legal Secretary
Private Client
Tyne and Wear
£21,000 - £24,000

Legal Secretary

Ref: 1066| Posted: 9th Dec 2024

The Eventus Recruitment Group are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join a successful law firm in Newcastle. This is a full-time, permanent position. Benefits include flexible working, generous holiday allowance, bonus scheme and company events.

Role Responsibilities

The successful Legal Secretary will be joining a busy Private Client team and occasionally assisting the Matrimonial and Conveyancing teams. Other duties include:

  • Diary management
  • Typing dictation
  • Preparing court forms and bundles
  • Greeting visitors to the office
  • Answering the telephone
  • File opening
  • Photocopying and scanning documents

Person Specification

The incoming Legal Secretary will be a well-organised team player with the ability to work independently and always provide excellent levels of customer service. The candidate will also be able to:

  • Show a keen eye for detail
  • Prioritise deadlines
  • Prior experience as a Legal Secretary is essential, experience in a Private Client department is desirable
  • Ability to work on own initiative

Benefits and Rewards

The successful Legal Secretary will be rewarded with the following:

  • 25 days holiday allowance, rising with service and the ability to buy and sell holidays
  • Company pension
  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus scheme
  • Company/charity events
  • Long service awards

About the Company

The firm is a highly successful law firm based in Newcastle with an outstanding reputation for delivering high quality partner-led advice with exceptional personal service.

Next Steps

If you are interested in learning more about this Legal Secretary role, please send your CV to Lucy Evans at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at lucy.evans@eventuslegal.com or contact 075727 60099 for a confidential discussion.

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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 are listed in our advertisements as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Our privacy policy can be found on the bottom of our website.