Legal Secretary - Pertemps Bristol Commercial : Job Details

Job Title: Legal SecretaryLocation: Central Bristol - HybridEmployment Type: Hybrid (2-3 days a week in office)Hours: Monday - Friday, 09:30 AM - 5:30 PMSalary & Benefits:- Competitive salary- Life Assurance- Group Personal Pension- Income Protection- Holiday Flex (Buy additional holidays)- Cycling Scheme- Travel Insurance- Technology Offers- Discounted Gym Memberships- Dental Insurance- Health ScreeningHolidays: 25 days plus Bank holidays.Overview:We are pleased to be supporting our client who is seeking a skilled and organised Legal Secretary to join their Bristol office. The successful candidate will provide high-quality secretarial support to fee earners, ensuring smooth workflow and efficient management of daily tasks. This is a dynamic role that requires excellent organisational, communication, and administrative skills, combined with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced legal environment.Key Responsibilities:Organisation:

• Manage diaries for fee earners, including scheduling meetings and conference calls.
• Monitor fee earners' emails during their absence, responding and booking meetings or conference calls as necessary.
• Arrange travel, including booking train tickets and preparing itineraries.
• Handle telephone enquiries professionally, taking accurate messages and following up on agreed actions.

Document and Correspondence Management:

• Oversee document workflows, ensuring timely delivery of work, amend and format legal documents and agreements as needed.
• Handle short copy-typing tasks and digital dictation.
• Convert PDFs to Word and vice versa.
• Organise and index legal documentation; set up files as required.
• Prepare simple PowerPoint presentations.
• Proofread documents to ensure accuracy and high-quality output.
• Draft general correspondence as needed.
• Administrative Support
• Process fee earner expenses via Chrome River in a timely manner.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Strong IT skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Previous secretarial experience in a busy corporate environment, preferably within legal services.
• Excellent communication skills, with a professional demeanour when dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, able to manage and prioritise tasks efficiently.
• Commitment to professional growth and learning, with a demonstrated growth mindset.
• Ability to deliver an exceptional service experience.
• Works well within a team, fostering strong working relationships.
• Capable of delegating tasks effectively and collaboratively.

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