Legal Secretary
Family & Matrimonial
Tyne and Wear
£24,000 - £27,000

Legal Secretary

Ref: 928| Posted: 9th Dec 2024

Eventus Legal are seeking an experienced Family Legal Secretary to join a firm based in Newcastle. This is a full-time, permanent position. This is an excellent opportunity with benefits that include a competitive salary, performance related bonus payments and a generous holiday allowance, rising with service.

Role Responsibilities

The successful Legal Secretary will predominantly be responsible for supporting four family fee-earners. Other duties include:                                                                                                                

  • Diary management
  • Preparing legal documents, correspondence and court forms by audio and copy typing (digital dictation)
  • Greeting visitors to the office
  • Answering the telephone
  • Photocopying, filing, scanning and other administrative duties

Person Specification

The incoming Legal Secretary will have a minimum of 5 years’ secretarial experience. You will also be able to work independently and provide excellent levels of customer service. Importantly, the candidate will also be able to display:

  • Good interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Adaptability and use of own initiative
  • Ability to organise and prioritise your workload within the required timescales
  • Excellent PC/keyboard skills

Benefits and Rewards

This law firm offers a competitive salary, depending on experience. The successful Legal Secretary will be rewarded with the following:

  • Performance related bonus payments
  • 25 days annual leave, rising with service
  • Company pension

About the Company

This is a well-established, respected law firm based in Newcastle with an outstanding reputation with clients throughout the UK.

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 call 07572 760099 for a confidential discussion.

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