Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary - 12 month Fixed Term Contract 



Bristol

Circa £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Full-time | Hybrid 

A professional services firm is currently seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its Bristol office. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual to provide key secretarial and administrative support to fee earners within a busy legal environment.

You will play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day activities while delivering a high standard of support and client service.


Key Responsibilities

• Managing fee earner diaries and coordinating meetings and conference calls

• Monitoring emails during periods of absence and responding where appropriate

• Booking meeting rooms, video calls and arranging refreshments

• Organising travel arrangements and preparing itineraries

• Handling telephone enquiries professionally and taking accurate messages

• Formatting and amending legal documents and agreements

• Copy typing and digital dictation where required

• Converting documents between Word and PDF formats

• Collating and indexing legal documentation and assisting with file management

• Preparing short PowerPoint presentations

• Proofreading documents to ensure accuracy and high quality

• Processing expenses and updating contact information in internal systems

• Liaising with internal teams including marketing, events and finance when required

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary or within a similar professional services secretarial role

• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint

• Excellent organisational and time management skills

• Strong communication skills and professional telephone manner

• High attention to detail and ability to prioritise work effectively

• A proactive and collaborative team player

This is a great opportunity to join a professional and supportive team within a busy legal environment.