Job Description

Due to internal promotion, we have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced legal assistant/secretary to join our busy private client team. The role is permanent and office based. We are looking for someone on a part-time basis working three days a week which we can be flexible about. Salary is 23,500 - 26,471, pro-rata, dependent on experience.

Duties will include:

providing full support to the fee earners to enable them to operate efficiently. preparing correspondence and documents using in-house software and digital audio dictation. administering filing systems which will include daily photocopying and filing. opening, closing, storage and retrieval of closed client files. attending clients both in person and on the telephone in a friendly and professional manner. keeping all files and documentation up to date by scanning and filing onto in-house software. booking appointments for fee earners. completing ad-hoc admin requests from the fee earners and directors. to provide support to other secretaries when required to do so. to undertake any specific training when required to do so and overall to have responsibility toward self-development. to ensure the confidentiality of all the firm's and clients' documentation and information at all times.
You will:

have previous experience in a secretarial role, preferably in a law firm or other professional services industry. be able to demonstrate initiative and be able to undertake work on files without dictation. possess high levels of speed and accuracy when typing. Previous experience with audio-typing would be an advantage. have an excellent telephone manner and be comfortable speaking with clients both on the telephone and in person. be highly organised, methodical and adaptable. have excellent and demonstrable IT skills particularly with the Microsoft Office suite and internet applications. Previous experience of legal case management software would be an advantage. extremely good team working ability, able to support wherever needed. excellent time management and prioritisation skills. have the ability to offer adaptability and flexibility in the working environment. preferably have an understanding and knowledge of GDPR.
In return we can offer you the opportunity to work within a friendly team, a competitive salary and other benefits.

Please note that this role is not expected to lead to a training contract.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 23,500.00-26,471.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PL/PCA 20222