Legal Secretary

  • Hays
  • Apr 01, 2026
Full time Administration

Job Description

Legal Secretary 12-Month FTC £30k Central Bristol Hybrid

Your new company
Join a highly respected professional services organisation in Central Bristol known for its collaborative culture, strong values and commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

Your new role

As a Legal Secretary on a 12 month FTC, you will provide proactive, high quality support to busy fee earners across a range of administrative and organisational tasks. Your role will be varied and impactful, ensuring the smooth running of day to day operations within the team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing diaries, scheduling meetings, booking conference/video calls and arranging travel as required.
• Monitoring fee earner inboxes in their absence, responding where appropriate and coordinating meeting rooms and hospitality.
• Handling incoming telephone calls professionally, taking accurate messages and ensuring timely follow up.
• Managing document workflows, including formatting, amending, proofreading, copy typing, digital dictation and handling PDF/Word conversions.
• Supporting document production, maintaining files, indexing legal documents and creating short PowerPoint presentations.
• Assisting with expenses, entering business contact information and liaising with Business Development, Marketing, Events and Finance teams.

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong IT literacy across Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in administrative support roles in a professional services environment is essential
• Excellent communication and client care skills, with the confidence to engage professionally at all levels.
• Outstanding organisational abilities, with a calm and efficient approach to prioritising workloads.
• Flexibility and adaptability, including a willingness to work additional hours when needed.
• A growth mindset and commitment to continuous learning.
• A collaborative nature and the ability to build strong working relationships across teams.

What you'll get in return

• £30,000 per annum
• Hybrid & flexible working arrangements with 2-3 days in the Central Bristol office per week
• Competitive pension & holiday allowance
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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