Herrington Carmichael LLP
Legal Secretary
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Legal Secretary - Corporate and Commercial
Location: Farnborough
Department: Corporate and Commercial
About Herrington Carmichael
Herrington Carmichael LLP isn't your average law firm. We're an award-winning, Legal 500 ranked team known for our commitment to growth, fostering strong relationships, and our ambitious approach to providing full-service legal guidance for businesses, families, and individuals. We value collaboration and strive for excellence in everything we do.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to play an integral part of the support team within our Corporate and Commercial department. We are looking for a confident and experienced legal secretary who can hit the ground running and contribute to the smooth running of a busy and dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing general secretarial support including opening files, preparing documents and emails under the fee-earner’s direction
- Client onboarding
- Typing up digital dictations
- Diary management (booking appointments and meetings)
- Electronic filing and archiving
- Producing legal documents from mark-ups, including formatting and cross-referencing
- Invoicing
- Dealing with client enquiries both in person and over the phone
- Liaising with the Accounts Department over invoice and other accounting queries
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What We’re Looking For
- Previous secretarial experience in a legal or professional services setting
- Strong computer literacy with good typing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience with practice management systems, CRM systems, and digital dictation (desirable but not essential)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A high standard of client service and professionalism
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively
- A proactive approach and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
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This role will be based at our new Farnborough office. It’s a fantastic opportunity for a high-calibre individual to join an expanding and successful firm in a flexible, supportive, and encouraging environment.
The Perks
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Support Staff Bonus
- Free car parking
- Private Medical Insurance
- Comprehensive benefits package including pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, 25 days holiday plus Christmas closure, and Perkbox
- Opportunities for learning and development within a dynamic team
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're passionate about providing exceptional support and want to be part of a winning team, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply via our website!
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