Legal Secretary

2 months ago

Worthing, United Kingdom Rolf Berryman Full time

**Legal Secretary**

**Worthing**

**Salary dependant on experience - £22,000-28,000**

Rolf Berryman is excited to be working with an established law firm in Worthing who are seeking a permanent Legal Secretary to join their legal team on a full-time basis.

This role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

**Responsibilities**:

- Prepare correspondence and legal documents from precedents and manuscripts, adhering to our house style guide, including proofreading and fact-checking.
- Send straightforward documents to clients and others, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. Create and amend documentation as instructed by the Partner, including drafting and producing quality bound engrossments for client signatures.
- Electronically file forms and documents at Companies House.
- Complete standard forms and write correspondence as requested by fee earners.
- Handle sensitive and confidential documents with the utmost discretion.
- Address general telephone enquiries, relay messages, and resolve specific queries on behalf of fee earners.
- Provide proactive diary management and prepare for meetings for fee earners.
- Maintain filing systems, schedule deeds, and compile bibles.
- Conduct company searches as requested by fee earners.
- Open and close files using standard procedures.

**Required Skills & Qualifications**:

- Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar administrative role within a legal setting.
- Familiarity with legal documents, terminology, and procedures.
- Proficiency in MS Office and experience with legal software.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Attention to detail and the ability to multitask.

**If you're interested in this role, please contact Will at Rolf Berryman for more information**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £22,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you have at least 12 months experience working in the UK Legal Sector?
- Do you have at least 12 months experience working as a Legal Secretary

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: WG/RB/1224

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