LEGAL SECRETARY – MARINE DEPARTMENT – PLYMOUTH

Legal Secretary – Marine & Shipping Law – Plymouth

Location: Plymouth, Devon Job Type: Permanent | Part Time / Flexible Hours Working Pattern: Office Based | Monday to Friday Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Benefits: Excellent Benefits Package | Flexible Working Hours

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary to join the highly regarded Marine & Shipping Law department of an established and award-winning law firm in Plymouth. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a Legal 500 Tier 1 Shipping team, providing high-quality legal secretarial and administrative support within a specialist and interesting area of law. Based in attractive offices overlooking Plymouth's historic Barbican, the successful candidate will join a friendly, professional and supportive team with an excellent reputation for client service. The position offers flexible part-time working hours and days , making it particularly appealing to an experienced Legal Secretary seeking a better work-life balance. Previous experience within Marine or Shipping Law is not essential, although applicants should have experience working within a legal environment.

The Role

As Legal Secretary within the Marine Department, you will provide essential secretarial, administrative and organisational support to the team, helping ensure the smooth running of the department and the delivery of an excellent service to clients. Responsibilities are expected to include:

• Providing day-to-day legal secretarial and administrative support to solicitors within the Marine & Shipping team.
• Preparing, formatting and managing legal documents, correspondence and other documentation.
• Handling telephone calls, emails and client enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with clients and external contacts.
• Managing diaries, arranging appointments and coordinating meetings.
• Maintaining accurate electronic and physical files and records.
• Assisting with document management, filing and general office administration.
• Supporting the team with deadlines, workloads and departmental organisation.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure consistently high standards of client care.
• Contributing to the continued development and success of the firm's Marine Law practice.

About You

Applications are welcomed from experienced Legal Secretaries, Legal PAs and Legal Administrators with a background in a law firm or legal services environment. The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a legal secretarial or legal administrative role.
• Strong typing, document production and general administrative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A professional, approachable and client-focused manner.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and other IT systems.
• The ability to work independently and use initiative.
• A positive, flexible and collaborative approach.
• An interest in developing their knowledge of Marine and Shipping Law.
• Experience within Marine Law, Shipping Law or Maritime Law would be advantageous but is not a requirement.

What's on Offer?

The firm offers a welcoming, inclusive and supportive working environment alongside an attractive benefits package, including:

• Flexible part-time working hours and days.
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement.
• Additional holiday for long service.
• Company pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Mental health and wellbeing support.
• Free annual flu vaccinations.
• Coaching, mentoring and professional development opportunities.
• Modern offices in a fantastic Plymouth Barbican location.
• Parking available outside the office.
• Regular social events, team activities and firm-wide away days.
• Staff discounts on legal services.
• Office refreshments and additional workplace perks.
• A friendly, positive and supportive working culture.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Legal Secretary looking for a permanent, flexible part-time opportunity in Plymouth, this could be an excellent chance to join a respected law firm and develop your career within a specialist Marine & Shipping Law team. Applications are welcomed from Legal Secretaries across all legal practice areas who are interested in exploring a new specialism. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.

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