Personal Assistant/Legal Secretary – Crime
Salary: £22,000+ dependent upon experience
Closing date: 06/01/2025
Are you an organised, detail-oriented professional with a passion for providing top-tier business support? Join our dynamic and fast-paced Criminal Law Department as a Personal Assistant/Legal Secretary, where your skills will directly contribute to the success of our solicitors and the smooth operation of our team.
About Us
At David Gray Solicitors, you’ll find more than just another legal career. You’ll discover a purpose-driven environment where your expertise helps change lives, your growth is prioritised, and your wellbeing matters. For over 40 years, we’ve stood firm in our belief in “Access for All”. For our clients this delivers exceptional legal services and for our people a supportive, caring and collaborative culture where our people thrive and grow.
We are dedicated to delivering outstanding legal services in the field of criminal law. Our team is committed to ensuring justice and providing exceptional client care.
The Role
As a Personal Assistant/Legal Secretary, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the solicitors in the Criminal Law Department. In a fast-moving environment where priorities can shift at short notice, your ability to stay organized and adaptable will be key. Your responsibilities will include:
- Administrative Support: Managing diaries, audio typing, scheduling meetings, and ensuring efficient time management for solicitors.
- Document Preparation: Typing, formatting, and proofreading legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
- Case Management: Assisting with file management, maintaining accurate records, and liaising with clients, courts, police and other third parties.
- Communication: Handling calls, emails, and inquiries, ensuring professional and timely responses.
- Team Coordination: Supporting the team with ad hoc tasks and ensuring operational efficiency.
What We’re Looking For
To excel in this role, you should have:
- Experience: Prior experience as a legal secretary/personal assistant, or in a similar role, ideally in criminal law or a legal environment.
- Organisational Skills: Exceptional multitasking abilities and attention to detail, especially in a fast-paced setting with changing priorities.
- Adaptability: A flexible approach and the ability to thrive under pressure when urgent changes arise.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in Microsoft Office and legal case management software.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional demeanour.
- Discretion: Ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality.
- Teamwork: A proactive and supportive approach to working within a team.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Be part of a team making a difference in criminal law.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for training and development.
- Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative and inclusive culture.
- Dynamic Setting: Experience the excitement of a fast-moving environment where no two days are the same.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, holiday allowance, and additional perks.
Job Description – Personal Assistant – Crime
Person Specification – Personal Assistant – Crime
How to Apply
If you’re ready to bring your skills and enthusiasm to our fast-paced and dynamic Criminal Law Department, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and what makes you a perfect fit for this role to. Please upload below.
Make a difference. Support justice. Thrive in a fast-paced legal environment. Join our team.
