Legal Secretary

at  Cooper Sons Hartley and Williams LLP

About Us: Cooper sons Hartley & Williams LLP is a well-established law firm specializing in Commercial & Residential Property, Family Law and Wills, Trusts & Probate. With a commitment to providing exceptional legal services to our diverse clientele, we have branches in Buxton, Chapel-en-le-Frith & Disley. We are currently seeking a dedicated and highly organised Legal Secretary to join our team.
Job Description: As a Legal Secretary you will play a crucial role in supporting our fee earners and ensuring the smooth operation of our legal practice. You will be responsible for a variety of administrative and clerical tasks, working closely with our legal team to deliver top-notch service to our clients.

SKILLS:

• Excellent time management skills, ability to work on own initiative
• Proficiency in IT applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Experience in audio typing is desirable but not essential.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or similar role in a legal setting is preferred but not essential.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  This position would be based at our Buxton office. Salary to be discussed during interview process.
  How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
  Cooper sons Hartley & Williams LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
  This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic legal environment where your skills will be valued and developed.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: From £21,681.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Buxton SK17 6DU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Legal Secretary in Buxton 202

Please refer the Job description for details