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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.
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Family Legal Administrator
Are you a law graduate 2:1 and above seeking a role within Family Law? This Family Law Legal Administrator role is perfect for somebody seeking thei
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Legal Secretary
My client is a Legal 500 law firm and is currently seeking a Legal Secretary for its Blandford Forum office in Dorset. The firm currently provides a
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Private Client Legal Secretary
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced private client legal secretary to join a highly regarded firm in Horsham.The firm offers excelle
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Conveyancing Legal Assistant
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Residential Conveyancing Assistant to join a thriving Conveyancing Department in its Stafford office. This
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Personal Injury Legal Secretary
A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary to join an award-winning law firm based in South Manchester working within this Pers
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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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Private Client Legal Assistant
This well-established full service law firm servicing both business and private client areas of law with 5 branches through the Oxfordshire and Glou
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Residential / Agricultural Legal Secretary
Residential / Agricultural Legal Secretary - Axminister
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Private Client Legal Secretary
Private Client Legal Secretary - Newton Abbot
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Tax and Trusts Legal Secretary
Tax and Trusts Legal Secretary - Exeter
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Dispute Resolution Legal Secretary
Dispute Resolution Legal Secretary - Hampshire
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Residential Property Legal Secretary
Residential Property Legal Secretary - Cambridge
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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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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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Patent Secretary
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