Legal Secretary (12-month FTC)

ELEMENT RECRUITMENT LIMITED · Bristol, South West

Legal Secretary (12-month FTC) at ELEMENT RECRUITMENT LIMITED, based in Bristol, South West. This is a contract role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Bristol, South West
Contract
Contract
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
8 Sep 2026
Sector
Legal Secretary

Reference https://www.element-recruitment.co.uk/job/legal-secretary-(12month-ftc)-5311.asp

About the role

I'm currently working with a well-established and highly respected law firm in central Bristol who are looking to add an experienced Legal Secretary to one of their busiest teams on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, professional firm where you'll play a key role in supporting a team of fee earners, helping to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations.

The Role

As a Legal Secretary, you'll provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support, including:

  • Diary and inbox management
  • Preparing, formatting and amending legal documents and correspondence
  • Audio and copy typing where required
  • Opening new client files and maintaining accurate records
  • Arranging meetings and managing calendars
  • Liaising with clients professionally via phone and email
  • Handling document management and electronic filing
  • Supporting fee earners with billing, expenses and other administrative tasks
  • General office administration to keep the team running efficiently

What We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with candidates who have:

  • Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Administrator, or strong secretarial/administrative experience supporting busy professionals
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Confident communication skills and a professional approach
  • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
  • The ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

 

Apply now!

Reference: https://www.element-recruitment.co.uk/job/legal-secretary-(12month-ftc)-5311.asp · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 8 Sep 2026 · Listed via ELEMENT RECRUITMENT LIMITED

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