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Legal Secretary

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Recruiter
Reed
Location
Essex
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
First listed by Ontap
19 September 2026
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Job description

A well-established and highly regarded law firm in Southend-on-Sea is seeking an experienced and professional Legal Secretary to join its busy Civil Litigation team.

This is an excellent opportunity to support two Fee Earners within a friendly and supportive environment, whilst developing your legal career with a firm that offers genuine long-term progression opportunities.

The Role

As a Legal Secretary, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the department. Responsibilities will include:

Opening and closing client files
Handling incoming client calls and enquiries
Preparing invoices and supporting billing processes
Drafting and issuing standard correspondence
Providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the team
Assisting with the efficient management of case files and documentation

About You

The successful candidate will be:

An experienced Legal Secretary or legal support professional
Confident communicating directly with clients in a professional manner
Highly organised, with the ability to manage a busy and varied workload
Proactive, reliable and able to work effectively within a team environment
Comfortable working in a fast-paced legal setting

Whilst the team specialises in Civil Litigation, applications are welcomed from candidates with experience in any area of law.

What's on Offer?

Join a respected and established law firm
Friendly and supportive working environment
Genuine scope for career development and progression
Full-time, office-based role
Long-term opportunity to build your career within a successful legal practice

Please note that whilst there are clear progression opportunities within the role, the primary focus during the first year will be on providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to the Civil Litigation team.

If you're looking for an opportunity to join a reputable firm where your contribution will be valued and your development supported, we'd love to hear from you.

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