The legal secretary is as important to the business of law as funny wigs and mythical wee hammers.
This means anyone who wants the role should be prepared to take on a job that offers the perfect balance of challenging work and immense satisfaction.
Essentially you’re the hub of the office – and when it gets busy, as it will, the eye in the storm – calmly operating the filing system, methodically scheduling the diary and, among myriad admin duties, diligently processing legal documents for courts and clients.
Providing this support for lawyers and legal executives is vital – it’s your daily work that ensures solicitors and legal teams can focus entirely on serving their clients.
So what’s in it for you? Here are just some of the top reasons to become a legal secretary.
Job Satisfaction
Learning legal lingo and navigating the labyrinth of official filing procedures is incredibly engaging. Even in a small law firm your job remit can be wide, offering excellent opportunities to extend the range and increase the depth of your work experiences.
Easy Access
Some employers will ask for qualifications, however many look only for experience in office admin work and super-slick secretarial skills. Temporary admin positions from s1jobs can often be a great way to build up this experience. You might also consider taking part-time courses in computer and secretarial skills to prepare you for future applications.
High Demand
Scenarios such as Brexit and constant changes in our legislative framework mean law firms face an ever-increasing workload. The flip side is this is sure to create brand new openings on s1jobs for legal secretaries.
Promotion Prospects
You may have started out as an admin assistant or legal receptionist but experience and hard work bring the opportunity for fast-track promotion to personal assistant, senior secretary or paralegal.
Transferrable Skills
If you take the golden opportunity the position brings to hone skills, these can be used in a wide range of sectors. We’re thinking in particular of communication, computer literacy, multi-tasking, foolproof proofreading and work under pressure to strict deadlines.
Rich Rewards
Salaries vary depending on your experience and the size and location of the company but, generally, they can be higher than for secretarial roles in other sectors. Starting salaries can be in the region of £22,000 and rise beyond £30,000.
Why not find out more by looking at new roles in the Legal world with s1jobs?