Legal Admin

Legal Secretary - Managing Partner

Location: Poole, Dorset Salary: £26,000 per annum Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

TeamJobs are recruiting for an experienced Legal Secretary or Administrator to provide dedicated support to a Managing Partner within an established law firm in Poole.

This is a varied role offering exposure to a broad range of legal work, with the Managing Partner primarily specialising in Commercial Litigation alongside wider responsibilities within the firm.

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, proactive and confident working independently, with the ability to manage competing priorities and provide reliable secretarial and administrative support in a busy professional environment.

The role

Your responsibilities will include:

Audio and copy typing of correspondence, legal documents and reports

Preparing probate applications and associated documentation

Opening and closing client files in line with firm procedures

Managing diaries, arranging appointments and scheduling meetings

Handling telephone enquiries and liaising with clients, beneficiaries and third parties

Preparing bills and assisting with the administration of client matters

Maintaining accurate client and matter records

Ensuring documentation is completed accurately and in line with relevant procedures

Managing incoming and outgoing post and emails

Providing general administrative and secretarial support to the Managing Partner

About you

We are looking for someone with previous experience within a legal secretarial or professional administration environment who can work confidently with minimal supervision.

You will ideally have:

Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or experienced Administrator

Excellent organisation and attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Good audio and copy typing skills

Experience handling confidential information and documentation

The ability to manage a busy workload and competing priorities

A proactive approach and the confidence to use your own initiative

Good IT and Microsoft Office skills

A professional and approachable manner when dealing with clients and third parties

Previous experience preparing probate applications would be particularly beneficial.

What's on offer?

£26,000 per annum

Full-time, permanent position

A varied role working closely with the Managing Partner

Opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of legal work within an established firm

If you're an experienced Legal Secretary or Administrator looking for a varied role where you can take ownership of your work and provide dedicated support to a senior legal professional, we'd love to hear from you.

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