Group Legal Secretary

Job Title

Group Legal Secretary

Location

Chelmsford

Salary

Up to £35,000 per annum

Overview

The company is seeking an experienced and highly organised Group Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support across multiple legal teams. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of legal operations, supporting fee earners, and maintaining high standards of client service.

Key Responsibilities

Provides full secretarial and administrative support to multiple fee earners across different departments

Prepares, formats, and amends legal documents and correspondence with a high level of accuracy

Manages diaries, schedules meetings, and coordinates appointments

Handles incoming calls and client enquiries in a professional and confidential manner

Undertakes audio and copy typing, ensuring timely completion of documents

Opens and maintains client files in line with compliance procedures

Assists with billing processes, including drafting invoices and liaising with accounts

Coordinates document filing, scanning, and archiving

Liaises with internal teams and external stakeholders to support case progression

Ensures adherence to legal and regulatory requirements at all times

Skills & Experience Required

Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within a multi-disciplinary or group environment

Strong knowledge of legal procedures and terminology

Fast and accurate typing skills, including audio typing

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems

Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities

Strong attention to detail

Professional communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information

Desirable

Experience supporting multiple legal departments (e.g., conveyancing, litigation, private client)

Familiarity with digital dictation systems

Legal secretarial qualification

What the Company Offers

Salary up to £35,000

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative working environment

To apply, please get in touch with your CV, salary expectations and notice period.