Job Description:

We are looking to welcome a Legal Secretary into our B2C teams, supporting our Residential Conveyancing, Wills, Trusts & Probate, Employment and Family departments. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth running of the teams by providing high-quality administrative and secretarial support.

About Phillips Law

Phillips Law was formed in 1986, and since then we have been committed to building the region’s strongest, dynamic, full-service law firm built on foundations of traditional values.

In 2024 we continue to be featured in the Legal 500 – a globally recognised legal directory that serves as a comprehensive guide for clients seeking premium legal services.

At Phillips Law our values mean we pull in the same direction, tell it like it is, do the right thing, break the mould, and deliver on our goals.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners across the Residential Conveyancing, WTP, Employment and Family teams
• Typing and formatting legal documents, correspondence and forms (audio and copy typing)
• Managing diaries, booking appointments, and coordinating meetings
• Handling incoming calls, emails and enquiries in a professional and empathetic manner
• Liaising with clients, courts and third parties
• Maintaining accurate client files both electronically and in hard copy
• Assisting with billing, file opening and closing, and compliance-related tasks
• Supporting the wider team to ensure matters progress efficiently and deadlines are met

To be successful for this position, you must have / be:

• Proven experience working as a Legal Secretary within two departments, ideally Residential Conveyancing
• Fast and accurate typing skills, including experience with audio typing
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
• Flexible, dependable and committed to delivering a high-quality service

What you’ll get

Phillips offers a company pension scheme, a group life assurance scheme, 26 days holiday annually, and we offer a range of benefits including a cycle to work scheme amongst others. In addition, there are regular social events, a running and walking club, weekly fruit and free entry into the Basingstoke Half Marathon of which we are headline sponsors.

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Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.