Legal Secretary
Dewsbury
Full-time
Salary circa £30,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Free on-site parking available
Are you an experienced Legal Secretary with criminal law exposure, or a senior-level secretary looking for a trusted and hands-on role supporting a senior partner?
A small, well-established law firm based in the heart of Dewsbury is seeking a professional, organised, and discreet Personal Assistant / Criminal Legal Secretary to provide dedicated support to the Senior Partner, Simon.
This is a varied and rewarding role, split evenly between personal assistant responsibilities and criminal law legal secretarial duties. The position offers genuine involvement, responsibility, and the opportunity to become a key part of a close-knit firm.
The role will involve:
- Providing one-to-one personal assistant support to the Senior Partner
- Managing diaries, court hearings, police station attendances, and deadlines
- Preparing criminal law correspondence, statements, and court bundles
- Liaising with courts, CPS, police stations, barristers, and external agencies
- Assisting with Legal Aid Agency documentation and compliance
- Acting as a key point of contact for clients and third parties
- Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of a small, busy office
This role would suit:
- A Criminal Legal Secretary, with experience preferred but not essential
- A highly experienced Senior Secretary or PA from a legal or professional services background
- Someone who is organised, discreet, confident, and calm under pressure
- A candidate who enjoys working closely with a senior decision-maker
What is on offer:
- Salary circa £30,000 per annum, dependent on experience
- Free on-site parking
- Central Dewsbury location
- Friendly and supportive small firm environment
- A trusted, long-term PA role with real responsibility and variety
If interested apply on-line.