Legal Secretary

1 week ago


Cheshire, United Kingdom Acorn by Synergie Full time

Legal Secretary with PA Duties

Holmes Chapel

Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum

Job type: Full-time office based

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary with excellent audio typing skills and the ability to perform PA duties for a Managing Director? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join a lovely team based in Holmes Chapel.

About the role:

On behalf of our client, Acorn By Synergie are seeking a highly organised and efficient Legal Secretary to support our client's busy legal team. This role includes traditional legal secretarial duties along with personal assistant responsibilities to the Managing Director. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal secretarial background, exceptional audio typing skills, and the ability to manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities:

  • Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the legal team.
  • Perform audio typing tasks, transcribing legal documents and correspondence (approximately 60% of the role).
  • Assist the Managing Director with diary management, travel arrangements, and meeting coordination.
  • Handle small HR tasks and general administrative duties.
  • Manage incoming and outgoing communications, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
  • Maintain and organise files, both electronic and paper-based.
  • Liaise with clients and other external parties in a professional manner.
  • Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and reports as required.

What we are looking for:

  • Proven experience as a Legal Secretary, with strong audio typing skills.
  • Previous experience in a PA role, preferably supporting senior management.
  • Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and legal software.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A proactive and adaptable approach to work, with a can-do attitude.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.


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