Commercial Legal Secretary - Wimborne

Commercial Legal Secretary

Wimborne, Dorset
£26,000 - £27,000 per annum
Full Time - Permanent

Join a Busy and Professional Corporate & Commercial Team

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and organised Commercial Legal Secretary to join a well-established and highly regarded legal practice in Wimborne. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast paced environment, enjoys supporting fee earners and clients, and takes pride in delivering exceptional administrative and secretarial support.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Corporate & Commercial team
• Preparing, formatting and amending legal documents and correspondence
• Managing digital and audio dictation
• Handling client enquiries professionally and efficiently
• Maintaining accurate records and case files
• Diary management, meeting coordination and general administrative support
• Liaising with clients and colleagues across the business
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and within deadlines

About You

We're looking for a professional, proactive individual who can demonstrate:

Essential Skills & Experience

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths
• Previous legal secretarial experience
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Strong digital and audio typing skills
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise a varied workload and manage interruptions effectively
• Strong customer service and client care skills
• Confident IT skills and willingness to learn new systems and processes
• Professional and articulate communication, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a team environment

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within a Corporate & Commercial legal department
• Experience using legal Case Management Systems
• Adaptable and able to respond positively to changing priorities

Personal Qualities

• Friendly, approachable and professional
• A strong team player who enjoys supporting colleagues
• Calm and resilient under pressure
• Client-focused and service driven
• Highly organised and methodical
• Accountable and committed to producing high quality work

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £26,000 - £27,000
• Full time, permanent position
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to join a respected legal team
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

If you're an experienced Legal Secretary looking for your next challenge within a Corporate & Commercial team, we'd love to hear from you.