Legal Secretary - 12 month Fixed Term Contract 

Bristol

Circa £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Full-time | Hybrid 

A professional services firm is currently seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its Bristol office. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual to provide key secretarial and administrative support to fee earners within a busy legal environment.

You will play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day activities while delivering a high standard of support and client service.

Key Responsibilities

Managing fee earner diaries and coordinating meetings and conference calls

Monitoring emails during periods of absence and responding where appropriate

Booking meeting rooms, video calls and arranging refreshments

Organising travel arrangements and preparing itineraries

Handling telephone enquiries professionally and taking accurate messages

Formatting and amending legal documents and agreements

Copy typing and digital dictation where required

Converting documents between Word and PDF formats

Collating and indexing legal documentation and assisting with file management

Preparing short PowerPoint presentations

Proofreading documents to ensure accuracy and high quality

Processing expenses and updating contact information in internal systems

Liaising with internal teams including marketing, events and finance when required

Skills & Experience

Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary or within a similar professional services secretarial role

Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Strong communication skills and professional telephone manner

High attention to detail and ability to prioritise work effectively

A proactive and collaborative team player

This is a great opportunity to join a professional and supportive team within a busy legal environment