Legal Secretary
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Position Overview & Specifications
OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY- National Law Firm
My award winning client is currently recruiting for a Legal Support Assistant (Legal Secretary) to join the Real Estate (Energy) team based in Bristol.
The firm is undergoing an unprecedented period of expansion and the ideal candidate can expect plenty of opportunity to develop their skill set and to be involved in some interesting and challenging work.
This is a superb opportunity if you are looking to enhance your existing legal support/secretarial experience to take responsibility for the progression of legal cases from start to finish within a leading UK law firm.
The role
- File management tasks to ensure full compliance with practices
- Produce and amend precedent letters and House-style documents
- Take responsibility for all travel and diary management and ensuring the fee earners have everything required for their meetings
- Respond to queries from clients and other stakeholders on behalf of your fee earners, ensuring excellent and clear communication at all times
The ideal candidate
- A proven track record of providing high quality administration preferably within a legal/professional services environment
- Strong Word, Excel and Powerpoint skills
- Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills
- The ability to deal with highly confidential information with tact and sensitivity
For more information on the role and to submit an application please send your up to date CV.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £24,000.00-£26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bristol, BS2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SW-LEGALSECBRI
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Legal Secretary roles across Stone Recruitment Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,000 - £26,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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