Senior Legal Secretary

Senior Legal Support Assistant

• Location: Hereford
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: Competitive

My Hereford based client is seeking a proactive and highly organised Senior Legal Support Assistant to join their Legal Support Team. This role is a dedicated support position for one of the leading partners and offers a clear pathway towards a Legal Support Manager career.

Day to Day of the role:

• Manage the file opening process for the team, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Serve as the first point of contact for clients, providing exceptional service and support.
• Anticipate the administrative and business support needs of fee earners.
• Assist with the preparation of all financial transactions as required.
• Draft and format letters, documents, and forms with a high level of proficiency.
• Prepare correspondence and documents through audio typing and word processing.
• Proactively manage the diaries of allocated fee earners.
• Collaborate with the wider legal support team to support the implementation of new technology, systems, or process changes.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Act as a role model and coach for junior team members, aiding in their induction and development.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Significant experience within a legal or professional services environment.
• Strong legal administration background.
• Proficiency in case management systems.
• Client-facing experience with a broad knowledge of administrative tasks in legal practices.
• Sound IT skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Zoom, etc.
• Excellent attention to detail in all aspects of work.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Benefits:

• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme.
• Support staff bonus scheme.
• Electric vehicle scheme.
• 27 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Access to Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Contribution towards gym membership.
• Flu vaccinations.

To apply for the Senior Legal Support Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and your motivation for applying for this role.