Legal Secretary

  • Hays
  • Preston, Lancashire
  • Oct 03, 2025
Full time Administration

Job Description

Legal Secretary Preston Full time - Permanent up to £30,000 DOE

Your new companyA well-established business based in Preston are actively recruiting for an Legal Secretary to join their team on a Permanent full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about the work they do, the service they provide and getting the best results for their clients. If you have got drive and determination, ambition and are looking for a stimulating career then we would love to hear from you.The working hours for this position are 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday, however flexible working hours are available for the right candidate, along with hybrid working after probation.
Responsibilities:

Effective administration of the Files (hard copy and on SOS). This includes Matter Opening, Matter Closing, Matter Archiving and data updates during the course of a matterProduction of files for Fee Earners on requestProduction and filing of documents, copies and scans as requiredReview of Departmental Finances including report production, liaison with clients regarding payment of fees, management of bill process and interaction with FinanceEnsuring file compliance with relevant regulatory standards and the Office Manual processesProduction and issue of correspondence upon instruction from the Fee EarnerAttendance at meetings when required and taking minutes when requestedTelephone call handling for the team ensuring that messages are captured accurately and passed on in a timely mannerDiary management for Team events (Team meetings, 1:1s)Management of meetings for Fee Earners when requested (including liaison with other party, meeting room booking, car park booking and production of relevant materials / documents)
Skills and experience:Excellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work under pressure to tight deadlinesExperience of working in a Law firm or other professional environmentPrevious role as an Administrator in a Legal service line team

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