Legal Secretary – Bath Office, Multi‑Team Support

Battens Solicitors Limited; Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Bath is seeking a Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive support to their Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution, and Private Client teams. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and strong communication skills. The role includes reception duties and a salary range of £25,800 – £30,000 based on experience, alongside generous benefits including life assurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Life assurance from the first day of employment

Salary sacrifice scheme or group pension with 4% employer contribution

Income protection

Holiday – 23 days per year, increasing to 30 days with length of service

Discounted legal services, including free conveyancing

Generous staff recruitment bonus scheme

Extra day holiday on birthday

Access to mental health services, including therapy sessions

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a legal secretary is essential.
• Strong communication skills are necessary to serve clients' best interests.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide all-round secretarial support to the legal team.
• Liaise with clients and answer basic queries.
• Manage diaries and produce documents using digital dictation.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Strong communication skills

Previous experience as a legal secretary

Excellent typing skills

Highly IT literate

Job description

A leading law firm in Bath is seeking a Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive support to their Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution, and Private Client teams. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and strong communication skills. The role includes reception duties and a salary range of £25,800 – £30,000 based on experience, alongside generous benefits including life assurance and a pension scheme.