Legal Secretary
York
Are you looking for your next Legal Secretary job in the York area? Would you like to work for a highly respected and forward-thinking law firm who have a strong presence in the Yorkshire legal market?
This is more than just a secretarial role, it’s a fantastic opportunity to work in a professional and friendly environment where your skills and experience will be truly valued. If you're an experienced secretary with a passion for providing exceptional support, we’d love to hear from you as our client is looking to welcome a strong Secretary into their close-knit and high-performing team in York.
What the Legal Secretary job involves
Supporting a dynamic team of solicitors and partners in the Corporate law department.
You'll play a key role in helping them deliver a seamless service to their clients
Handling everything from document production, diary management, and file administration
Working as part of a team of three secretaries
Your day-to-day might include
Preparing correspondence and legal documents using digital dictation
Organising meetings and maintaining diaries
Managing confidential files and legal documentation with accuracy
Liaising directly with clients, both over the phone and in person
Supporting business development activities with admin and event coordination
Opening and closing case files on the case management system
Skills required
Proven experience as a secretary, ideally within corporate or commercial law, but we would also consider other areas of law or from a medical background
Strong organisational and communication skills
Proficiency in MS Office an Adobe for PDF document amends
A proactive, professional and team-focused attitude
High attention to detail and discretion when handling confidential information
Other information
35 hours a week, Monday to Friday with 1 hour for lunch
Dynamic and flexible working available after probation to be able to work from any office and also from home when needed.
A friendly and approachable team who value collaboration
A strong emphasis on work/life balance
Competitive salary and holiday entitlement with 25 days plus bank holidays to start
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted legal fees available
Discounted scheme with retailers and local cinemas
Length of service loyalty scheme
Career development and training opportunities
A focus on employee health and wellbeing
This vacancy is being advertised through KD Recruitment Limited who are operating as an Employment Agency.
Due to the volume of applications we receive if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, please assume you have not been short listed for this particular role.
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