Legal Secretary In Cardiff, CF10

Cardiff, CF10 • Permanent & Temporary

Staff Direct — Legal Secretary in Cardiff, CF10
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📍 Cardiff, CF10 💼 Legal Secretary 💰 £24,000 – £34,000 p.a. ⏰ Full-Time & Part-Time ✅ Immediate Starts Available

Your Legal Career in Cardiff Starts Here

Cardiff is home to some of Wales’ most distinguished law firms — and right now, they need skilled Legal Secretaries who can hit the ground running. Staff Direct’s Administration & Legal Recruitment Division is the bridge between your expertise and the most sought-after roles in Cardiff’s CF10 legal district. Whether you are an experienced legal secretary with years at the bench or a driven professional ready to step up, our specialist consultants will match you with a position that values your skills and rewards your ambition.

With over a decade of recruitment expertise and an extensive network of vetted legal employers across the UK, Staff Direct delivers a confidential, professional and fast placement service that neither candidates nor clients find anywhere else.

⚖ Role Overview: Legal Secretary — Cardiff CF10

As a Legal Secretary placed through Staff Direct, you will provide indispensable administrative and procedural support to solicitors and legal teams operating across Cardiff’s thriving legal sector. Roles span practice areas including commercial litigation, family law, conveyancing, employment law, and corporate affairs.

Day-to-day responsibilities typically include drafting and proofreading legal documents, managing case files, billing clients, liaising with courts and third parties, and diary management for fee-earning solicitors. Accuracy, discretion and a confident command of legal terminology are non-negotiable in this role.

📋 Key Responsibilities

  • ▶ Prepare, format and proofread legal documents, court bundles, correspondence and contracts
  • ▶ Manage and maintain case management systems, ensuring all files are accurate and up-to-date
  • ▶ Audio and copy type from dictation at a minimum of 65 wpm with high accuracy
  • ▶ Liaise professionally with clients, courts, solicitors and external agencies
  • ▶ Process billing, raise invoices and support fee-earners with financial administration
  • ▶ Organise diaries, schedule meetings, hearings and appointments with precision
  • ▶ Handle confidential information in strict compliance with SRA confidentiality guidelines

✅ Essential Skills & Requirements

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Legal Experience

Minimum 1–2 years in a legal secretary or legal admin role within a law firm or in-house legal team

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Typing Speed

65+ wpm with excellent accuracy; digital audio transcription experience strongly preferred

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Technical Proficiency

Confident with MS Office Suite, case management software (e.g. Clio, LEAP, Proclaim) and time-recording systems

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Legal Knowledge

Solid understanding of legal terminology, court procedures and document formatting conventions

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Qualifications

ILEX, CILEX or equivalent legal secretarial qualification desirable; A-Level or degree educated considered

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Communication

Outstanding written and verbal English; professional telephone manner and client-facing composure under pressure

🏆 Why Register with Staff Direct for Legal Secretary Roles in Cardiff?

Staff Direct is not a generalist job board — we are an active recruitment partner with direct relationships inside Cardiff’s best law firms. Our legal division handles roles that are never advertised publicly, giving registered candidates an exclusive competitive edge. We manage the entire process — from CV preparation and interview coaching to offer negotiation and on-boarding — at zero cost to the candidate.

✅ Exclusive Vacancies

Access roles only available through Staff Direct’s private employer network

⏳ 24-Hour Placement

Urgent cover and same-day temp legal placements available across Cardiff CF10

👥 Specialist Consultants

Recruiters with genuine legal sector knowledge — not generalists with a checklist

📈 Career Progression

Temp-to-permanent pipelines and senior legal PA roles as your career advances

💰 Salary & Benefits

Legal Secretary salaries in Cardiff CF10 are competitive and vary by practice area and experience level. Staff Direct’s benchmarking data — aligned with Law Society salary guidance — helps ensure every candidate receives fair market value.

💰 £24k–£34k per annum ☕ Paid annual leave (28 days+) 🏢 Hybrid & flexible options 🎓 CPD & training support 🎰 Performance bonuses 📄 Pension contributions

🏢 Cardiff’s Thriving Legal Sector — Why CF10 Is Where Careers Are Made

Cardiff City Centre (CF10) is the heartbeat of Welsh legal practice. The postcode is home to national and regional law firms spanning every practice discipline, from family law to large-scale commercial litigation. Cardiff’s legal market has grown significantly in recent years, driven by new investment, devolved Welsh legislation and the expanding presence of major firms relocating operations from London.

For Legal Secretaries, this growth translates to genuine, long-term career opportunity. Explore temporary and permanent legal jobs across Cardiff with Staff Direct, or discover broader administrative roles across the UK through our specialist teams.

📋 How to Apply — It Takes Less Than 3 Minutes

  1. Register your profile at staff-direct.co.uk/all-jobs — free and takes under three minutes
  2. Upload your CV highlighting your legal secretarial experience and practice area specialisms
  3. A specialist consultant will contact you within one business day to discuss suitable Cardiff vacancies
  4. Attend your interview — we provide full preparation support so you walk in with confidence

Prefer to speak to someone now? Call us on +44 (0)2036275550 or send us a message here.

★ Your Next Legal Role in Cardiff Awaits

Landing the right Legal Secretary role in Cardiff requires more than a job board search — it requires the right recruitment partner. Staff Direct combines sector expertise, employer relationships and candidate-first service to ensure you secure a position that genuinely advances your legal career. Whether you are seeking a permanent role at a regional powerhouse firm or flexible temporary cover in the heart of CF10, our team is ready to act with the speed and professionalism your career deserves.

Join hundreds of legal professionals who have taken the next step with Staff Direct — the UK’s trusted name in specialist legal and administrative recruitment.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Legal Secretary roles in Cardiff via Staff Direct

Q1. What qualifications do I need to become a Legal Secretary in Cardiff?

While formal qualifications are not always mandatory, most Cardiff law firms prefer candidates with a CILEX Legal Secretaries qualification, a legal secretarial diploma, or relevant A-Level/degree education. Equally important are strong typing speeds (65+ wpm), proficiency in case management software and demonstrable legal administration experience. Staff Direct can advise you on bridging any qualification gaps through CPD courses recognised by CILEX (Chartered Institute of Legal Executives).

Q2. How quickly can Staff Direct place me in a Legal Secretary role in Cardiff?

Speed is our speciality. For urgent temporary cover, we can arrange placements within 24–48 hours of your registration. Permanent placements typically move within one to two weeks from the initial conversation to offer stage, depending on the employer’s process. Our same-day staffing guarantee means Cardiff law firms and candidates never wait long for the right match.

Q3. What is the average salary for a Legal Secretary in Cardiff CF10?

Salaries for Legal Secretaries in Cardiff CF10 typically range from £24,000 to £34,000 per annum depending on practice area, years of experience and firm size. Senior Legal Secretaries or those specialising in commercial law or high-value litigation may command salaries above £34,000. Temp roles pay between £13–£18 per hour. Staff Direct’s consultants provide transparent salary benchmarking aligned with current Law Society data.

Q4. Does Staff Direct charge candidates a fee for legal recruitment?

Absolutely not. Staff Direct’s recruitment service is completely free for all job seekers. Our fees are paid entirely by the hiring law firm or legal employer. As a candidate, you receive full CV support, interview preparation, offer negotiation assistance and ongoing career guidance at no cost. Register today and let our consultants start working for you immediately.

Q5. Can Staff Direct find me Legal Secretary roles in other UK cities beyond Cardiff?

Yes — Staff Direct operates a nationwide legal recruitment network covering London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds and beyond. If you are open to relocation or remote/hybrid work, our consultants will actively seek suitable legal roles across our full UK office network. You can also browse all administrative and legal vacancies across the UK on our jobs portal.