Legal Secretary in Hampshire

Job description

Legal Secretary Opportunities Hampshire & Dorset

Salary £24,000 - £30,000

Full Time

2M Legal is delighted to be working in partnership with a respected regional law firm seeking experienced Legal Secretaries to join their well-established teams across offices in Hampshire and Dorset.

The Role

These roles offer an excellent opportunity for skilled secretaries who thrive in a fast-paced legal environment. You'll provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support to fee earners within departments such as Property, Private Client, Family or Litigation, ensuring the smooth

running of day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing, formatting and amending legal documents and correspondence (including contracts, wills, forms, court papers and completion documents) from digital dictation and manuscript.
• Managing diaries and inboxes for fee earners, arranging client meetings, conferences, court appointments and key deadlines, and ensuring all dates are accurately recorded in case management systems.
• Opening, maintaining and closing client files (paper and electronic), ensuring records, documents and email correspondence are accurately filed and easily retrievable.
• Acting as a professional first point of contact for clients, taking telephone calls, dealing with initial enquiries, providing updates where appropriate and taking clear, accurate messages.
• Liaising with courts, counsel, estate agents and other third parties, coordinating the sending and receipt of documents and information.
• Assisting with preparing bundles, forms and statements for hearings or completions, including photocopying, scanning and compiling enclosures.
• Handling general administrative tasks such as filing, photocopying, scanning, post management and data entry on case management and document management systems.
• Assisting with basic financial administration, such as preparing bills, drafting completion statements, processing expenses and monitoring payments in line with firm procedures.
• Ensuring that all work is carried out in accordance with the firm’s policies, regulatory requirements and confidentiality obligations.

About You

• Previous experience in a legal secretarial or administrative role.
• Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent typing and IT skills (Microsoft Office, case management systems).
• Confident communicator with a proactive and adaptable approach.

The Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Supportive and friendly working environment within a reputable firm.

If you're a professional, motivated Legal Secretary looking to join a forward-thinking firm with excellent prospects, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV in confidence to 2M Legal

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Hampshire

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English