Our client has a permanent, full-time vacancy for an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Family Law team.
Key responsibilities
* Supporting solicitors and partners with the day-to-day running of their files
* The production of documents and correspondence using audio/copy typing
* Experience of standard template documents for the respective areas
* Costing files on a monthly basis and the preparation of draft bills to include ensuring disbursements are claimed and paid
* Attending to clients and others, both on the telephone and in person, where possible dealing with initial enquiries and/or taking detailed messages to enable the appropriate person to deal with the matter on their return
* Management of Fee Earners’ diaries, including scheduling of appointments, arranging meetings, organising travel as appropriate. Ensure all meetings have appropriate facilities arranged eg meeting room booked, refreshments available;
* Setting up new files accurately and speedily on instruction
* Maintaining Fee Earners’ client details on the firm’s database (ALB) and updating as and when required
* Dealing promptly and accurately all filing and storage/retrieval requirements in respect of client files
* Ensure all files are Lexcel compliant and management of money laundering checks and keeping the associated records;
* Assisting in the smooth running of the administration and secretarial support within the department, supporting othe...