Legal Secretary Guildford Hybrid working 14-month maternity cover Salary up to 35,000Are you a highly organised Legal Secretary who enjoys being at the heart of a busy, professional team?An established and well-regarded law firm in Guildford is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join them on a 14-month maternity contract. This is a varied, hands-on role offering hybrid working, excellent exposure to high-quality legal work and the chance to make a real impact.The roleYou will provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to a team of fee earners, helping to keep matters running smoothly from start to finish. Responsibilities include:Supporting solicitors and partners with day-to-day administrationOpening and closing files and maintaining case management systemsManaging billing processes and supporting month-end activitiesDiary management, meeting coordination and deadline trackingAudio and copy typing, document formatting and proofreadingMaintaining accurate electronic and hard-copy filing systemsHandling client calls and general enquiries professionallyPreparing correspondence, bundles, reports and standard documentationAbout youPrevious experience as a Legal Secretary or within a law firm environmentStrong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detailConfident using MS Office (Outlook, Word and Excel) and digital dictationComfortable working to deadlines in a fast-paced settingProfessional, friendly communication style ..... full job details .....