Legal Secretary/Secretary

Swift Placements are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Secretary to join our legal clients fantastic team in Shrewsbury. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within the legal sector e.g. Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant however will consider strong Secretarial candidates.

This role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of their office, providing vital support to the legal professionals.

This role is ideal for an experienced individual who wants a long standing position as a Secretary within a well established law firm.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to solicitors and legal professionals.


• Draft, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence.


• Manage schedules, appointments, and meetings using Outlook.


• Answer incoming calls and emails.


• Maintain accurate filing systems for both physical and electronic documents.


• Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and external parties, ensuring a professional representation of the firm.


• Assist in the preparation of court documents and filings as needed.


• Utilise Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a legal environment including Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant is advantageous.


• Proven experience as a Secretary.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.


• Attention to detail.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.