Legal Secretary - Corporate

About the Role

Our client is seeking a professional and efficient Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative support to their Corporate Law department in Southampton . This role is critical to the smooth operation of the team, involving managing diaries, handling correspondence, and preparing legal documentation. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational skills and a proactive approach, ensuring that the solicitors can focus on client matters. Join a dynamic firm in Southampton that values its administrative staff and offers a supportive environment for career growth within the legal sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage busy diaries, including scheduling appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, faxes, and post.
• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, agreements, and court forms.
• Conduct conflict checks and client onboarding procedures.
• Answer telephone calls, take messages, and handle general enquiries professionally.
• Maintain client files and databases, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary , ideally within a corporate or commercial law setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent typing skills and speed, with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Discretion and an understanding of client confidentiality.

Benefits

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work within a reputable firm in Southampton .
• On-site parking or easy public transport access.
• Regular performance reviews and opportunities for skill development.
• A friendly and professional office atmosphere.
• Supportive team environment.