Legal Assistant Jobs
What is a legal secretary?
A legal secretary in the UK is a professional who provides administrative and clerical support to lawyers, solicitors, and legal professionals within law firms, legal departments of companies, or government agencies.
What is the role of a legal secretary?
A legal secretary may be expected to prepare legal documents, manage correspondence, schedule appointments, maintain client records, assist with legal research, and handle billing and invoicing. Legal secretaries also have a duty to ensure confidentiality, organise court filings, and manage the administrative aspects of a law firm or legal department, contributing to its efficient and organised operation.
What is a legal secretary’s salary?
The average salary for legal secretaries in the United Kingdom can vary depending on factors like location, organisation, and experience level. The average annual salary for a legal secretary is £38,737 but this can range from £32,000 to £46,000.
How to become a legal secretary?
To become a legal secretary in the UK, you typically need a strong educational background, including GCSEs or A-levels, or equivalent qualifications, along with specialised training from accredited legal secretary courses. Develop essential skills in document formatting, legal terminology, and seek entry-level positions in law firms or legal offices to gain practical experience. Networking and ongoing professional development can further enhance your career prospects in the field.
Where can I find legal secretary jobs?
If you are a legal secretary in search of your next role. Search and apply on jobs.lawgazette.co.uk/, whether you are a relatively junior or an experienced legal secretary, you can find several roles through us.
We constantly update our job listings, so we might have the perfect role for you!
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Legal Administrator
The main objective of the post is to work as part of the Property & Legal Team
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Temp Legal Secretary
A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a well-respected and specialist law firm based in Hale on a temporary basis
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Legal Assistant
This Legal 500 firm is looking for a Legal Assistant to join its Private Client department. The firm is looking for a Legal Assistant to come in and
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Family Legal Secretary
A renowned Yorkshire law firm is seeking an adept Family Legal Secretary to join its dynamic team in Cleckheaton. Enjoy the convenience of free on-s
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Family Legal Assistant
An opportunity has arisen for a family legal secretary, assistant or similar to join a well-established, supportive, multi-site, Warwickshire servin
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Patent Secretary
Are you an experienced Patent Secretary seeking a fresh and enticing opportunity? Your search concludes here, as G2 is presently collaborating with
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Legal PA
An experienced Legal PA is required to join a South Manchester based law firm to work on a one-to-one basis at Partner level. You must have previous
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Legal Secretary
An established and well-known full-service law firm based in Bedfordshire is looking for a property litigation Legal Secretary to join its growing l
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Private Client Paralegal (In-House)
Sussex based Financial Advisors and Wealth Management practice seeks a Private Client Paralegal to join the growing team. You will be working along...
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Legal Cashier
LEGAL CASHIER WEST MIDLANDS COMPETITIVE SALARY- An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Cashier to join this established Coventry ba...
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Legal Assistant
LEGAL ASSISTANT (CONVEYACING) WEST MIDLANDS SALARY up £23k Award winning regional law firm. - Job Ref: TL5292We are currently seeking an expe...
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Legal Secretary
LEGAL SECRETARY (PRIVATE CLIENT) DERBY SALARY up £23k Award winning regional law firm. - Job Ref: TL5290We are currently seeking an experienc...
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Legal Assistant
LEGAL ASSISTANT (CHILD CARE) WALSALL SALARY up £23k Award winning Legal 500 law firm. - Job Ref: TL5280We are currently seeking an experience...
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Private Client Paralegal
A highly regarded law firm in London is looking for an experienced private client paralegal to join its team. The firm has a rapidly expanding priva
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Private Client Paralegal
Are you a talented Private Client Paralegal looking for a new challenge? Do you want to join a highly skilled department that is passionate about pr