Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary/Administrator

Location: Marlborough, Wiltshire

Salary: £25,000–£32,000

\n Our client is a prestigious specialist law firm based in Marlborough, known for its high standards, client-focused service and collaborative working environment. They are now seeking a capable and organised Administrator to support the smooth day-to-day running of the office and provide both administrative and legal secretarial support to the legal team

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\n Key Requiremen

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\n Education & Experie

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• nceMinimum GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivale
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• nt)Previous experience in office administration or legal secretarial support, ideally within a law firm or professional services environm
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\n Skills & Attrib

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• utesStrong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage time effecti
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• velyHigh attention to detail, strong proofreading skills and accurate document produc
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• tionConfident using Microsoft Office, digital dictation and able to learn new systems quickly, including case or practice management soft
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• wareProfessional, discreet, and approachable with strong communication sk
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• illsWorks well under pressure and adapts to changing priori
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• tiesPositive, proactive, and a team pl
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\n Role & Responsibil

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\n General Office S

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• upportAnswer calls, manage shared inboxes, schedule meetings and maintain office cal
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• endarsFile, scan, copy and prepare routine documents, letters and correspo
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• ndenceMonitor supplies and liaise with service pro
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\n Legal Secretarial

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• SupportProvide day-to-day secretarial support to fee earners, including diary management, appointments, meetings and key de
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• adlinesPrepare, format, proofread and amend correspondence, forms and legal documents, including work from templates or digital di
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• ctationProduce document bundles and client packs, arrange signatures and ensure papers are filed and circulated co
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• rrectlyLiaise professionally with clients, counsel, courts and other third parties, taking accurate messages and progressing routine
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• queriesAssist with time recording, billing, expenses and other matter-related adminis
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\n File & Data Ma

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• nagementOpen, maintain and close client files and keep the Practice Management System up
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• to dateMaintain accurate, GDPR-compliant records and complete conflict, identification and file-opening checks as
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\n Team & Clien

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• t SupportProvide flexible administrative cover across the team during busy periods and colleagu
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• e absenceGreet clients, prepare meeting rooms and assist with office ho
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\n Conduct &

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• ComplianceHandle all client information and documentation with strict confi
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• dentialityUphold the firm’s professional standards and follow internal
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