Legal Secretary

3 weeks ago

Stamford, United Kingdom Buckles Law Full time
Job Description

Buckles are recruiting for an enthusiastic and passionate Legal Secretary to join the team in our Stamford office on a permanent contract for 37.5 hours per week.


The role will be working across a variety of legal disciplines, so having previous experience, a strong understanding and sound knowledge of the key requirements for a Legal Secretary role are essential.



Purpose of the Legal Secretary Role:


  • Providing seamless legal services to clients and supporting a team of lawyers and secretaries.
  • Creating invoices and credit notes and completing monthly expenses.
  • Sending client’s receipts of monies paid by card.
  • Carrying out audits on lawyers’ files to ensure they are compliant with AML and SRA regulations.
  • Amending documents and letters and keeping the document management system updated with any changes in client’s information.
  • Providing efficient diary and email management.
  • Providing effective management of visitors and calls.
  • Handling incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Managing communication with internal and external contacts ensuring that the HODs are informed of all matters.
  • Preparing correspondence when required.
  • Working with BigHand for any dictation requirements.
  • Providing ad hoc personal administrative assistance to all.
  • Covering other areas of support when required.



Who is our ideal candidate?


  • Highly organised person with great administration skills.
  • Ideally 12-months experience of working as a Legal Secretary.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Have excellent planning and prioritisation skills.
  • Good understanding of word for formatting, track changes etc.
  • Ability to perform well under pressure to meeting necessary deadlines.
  • Demonstrate and maintain a calm approach.
  • Ability to be resourceful with good time management skills.




Reward and development:


Buckles recognise the success of every employee; working with you to ensure you have what you need to maximise your potential and develop your career.


Alongside a host of development, professionally and personally, we offer some fantastic benefits, of which some are listed below.


  • 25 days annual leave + all UK Bank Holiday + an additional day for your birthday each year (or closest working day to your birthday).
  • Additional annual leave on Christmas Eve (1 full day) and New Years Eve (half day PM) if these days fall on a normal working day.
  • Private healthcare options for you and your family – via Bupa at a corporate discount rate.
  • Free healthcare cash back plans for you and your family.
  • Enhanced pension – 5% matched contribution by Buckles.
  • Group Life Assurance – 4 x your annual salary.
  • Cycle to work scheme – via salary sacrifice.
  • Big life event vouchers, including welcoming children to the family and getting married.
  • Bereavement Support.
  • Employee Assistant Programme.
  • Electric Vehicle scheme – provided by Octopus Energy via a salary sacrifice.
  • Tech scheme – you can buy tech products via a salary sacrifice.
  • Free Independent Financial Advice.
  • Discounted Legal Fees for services provided by any Buckles Legal team.
  • Free Will options.



To Apply:


If you meet the criteria for this position and would like to apply, please submit an up-to-date CV demonstrating your skills and experience relevant for the role.


We are an equal opportunity and disability-inclusive employer and value diversity across the firm. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or parental or caring status.


Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to the recruitment process. If you would prefer to discuss this confidentially, please email and add the job title in the subject line of the em

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