Legal Secretary

Reed Brighton is excited to be working with an established law firm in Brighton who are seeking a permanent Legal Secretary to join their legal team on a full-time and hybrid basis. 

The ideal candidate will be responsible for a wide range of administrative and secretarial tasks to support the legal operations. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• Prepare correspondence and legal documents from precedents and manuscripts, adhering to our house style guide, including proofreading and fact-checking.
• Send straightforward documents to clients and others, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Create and amend documentation as instructed by the Partner, including drafting and producing quality bound engrossments for client signatures.
• Electronically file forms and documents at Companies House.
• Complete standard forms and write correspondence as requested by fee earners.
• Handle sensitive and confidential documents with the utmost discretion.
• Manage case files and deal with incoming electronic emails, including printing and filing paper copies where necessary.
• Address general telephone enquiries, relay messages, and resolve specific queries on behalf of fee earners.
• Provide proactive diary management and prepare for meetings for fee earners.
• Maintain filing systems, schedule deeds, and compile bibles.
• Conduct company searches as requested by fee earners.
• Open and close files using standard procedures.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar administrative role within a legal setting.
• Familiarity with legal documents, terminology, and procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Office and experience with legal software.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Attention to detail and the ability to multitask.

Competitive salary from £27,000 to £30,000 DOE.

To apply for the Legal Secretary position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.