Job Description

Job description

Legal Secretary / Assistant

Permanent and part time (20 hours)

Salary

: Depending on experience

Pension:

NEST pension scheme

Annual leave entitlement:

31 days, pro rota'd for part time which includes bank holidays and rises with tenure

Works to:

Solicitor specialising in Civil Litigation

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and organised legal secretary to join our team on a part time basis.

. Humfrys & Symonds is one of the best known and trusted High Street solicitors in Herefordshire and has provided legal advice to generations of clients, serving the Herefordshire community for more than 100 years.

Job outline:

To provide comprehensive and efficient secretarial and administrative support within our Civil Litigation Department.

Areas of responsibility:

Drafting and preparation of documents

Audio typing

Secretarial duties

Preparation of Client files

Assistance to two solicitors

Experienced with the Civil Procedure Rules

Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise workload efficiently

Diary management

Fast, accurate and professional audio typing of correspondence and attendance notes

Making and receiving calls with clients and professional services

Confident and professional manner with clients, organisations skills, confident communicator both on the telephone and face to face

Discretion to ensure confidentiality of the firm's and clients' documents and information

Familiarisation with any new legislation or procedural changes essential to carrying out duties

File management

Operate effective filing systems, both manual and electronic

Ensure that client files and records are kept up to date and organised

Monitor and ensure progress on files

Ability to cost files and draw up billing sheets

Ability to multi-task and hit the ground running.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: 12792 - 13520 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday - to be agreed
Work Location: In person

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12,792.00-13,520.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 29/08/2025