legal secretary Eastbourne, England
Job description
Legal Secretary (Employment Law)
A highly respected coastal regional law firm are currently seeking a Legal Secretary to join their Employment Department, supporting a number of experienced Employment Lawyers. This role will be office-based in the firm's Eastbourne office.
This position would suit an experienced Legal Secretary (with previous experience in employment law or another commercial area of law) OR a HR Administrator with good typing skills.
Responsibilities will include:
- Diary management
- Extensive client liaison – taking messages, dealing with enquires, responding to correspondence etc.
- Typing and document management including audio typing and digital dictation
- Arranging meetings, booking rooms and managing appointments
- Handling confidential and sensitive information
The successful Legal Secretary will offer the following skill set/background:
- At least 6 months experience as a Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant OR as a HR Administrator with a basic understanding of employment law & procedures.
- Fast and accurate typing skills
- A high attention to detail
- Be highly organised and able to prioritise your own workload
- Excellent interpersonal skills with strong communication skills - both written and verbal
- Solid IT skills
- The ability to work well under pressure/to dead lines
There will be excellent career opportunities, whilst working for a friendly and professional law firm who pride themselves on their staff culture. With a very low staff turnover, employees are treated respectfully and rewarded for their hard work and effort.
You will be rewarded with a generous, market-led salary of up to £26,000 and benefits package.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £21,000.00-£26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Eastbourne: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
