Private Client Legal Secretary
Shirley, Solihull
£22,000 – £24,000
BCR/JH/10962
Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking for a new challenge in the private client sector? Bell Cornwall Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Private Client Legal Secretary to join our client’s busy team in Shirley. If you possess excellent organisational and communication skills, along with a minimum of 3 years experience in a private client setting, we want to hear from you.
Key Duties:
As a Private Client Legal Secretary, your responsibilities will include:
1. Diary and File Management: Efficiently manage diaries, make appointments, and organise meetings. Take charge of file management, including opening and closing files, maintaining filing systems accurately, and managing email correspondence.
2. Client Liaison: Proactively liaise with clients, take messages, pass on information, and handle simple queries to ensure excellent client service.
3. Collaborative Support : Work collaboratively with other secretarial support to provide responsive and professional secretarial assistance to fee earners and clients.
4. Billing and Financial Support: Manage and coordinate fee earner’s billing and financial requirements, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
5. Document Production: Perform audio and copy typing of legal documentation and correspondence to a high standard. Organise the production of all documents from initiation to delivery back to the relevant fee earner.
6. Administrative Tasks : Undertake various administrative tasks, including organising conference or meetings calls, preparing client engagement letters, and handling filing and storing of important documents.
Key Skills & Experience:
The successful candidate will have:
7. Experience: A minimum of 3 years experience as a Legal Secretary/PA within a private client team is essential.
8. Organisational Skills: Excellent diary management, organisation, and prioritisation skills.
9. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with clients and staff within the firm.
10. Technical Proficiency: Sound technical skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), proven document or case management skills, and experience using a legal computerised finance system.
If you meet the requirements and are ready to contribute your skills to a dynamic private client team, apply today. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take your career to the next level with Bell Cornwall Recruitment.