Job Description
Our client based in Romford, Essex are seeking to recruit a permanent Legal Secretary who has worked within a Conveyancing department.
As the Legal Secretary you will be responsible for:
* Prepare correspondence and documents through audio-typing and word processing.
* Administer filing which will include daily filing and the opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files in accordance with the detailed procedures contained in the office manual.
* Prepare mail and enclosures for dispatch.
* Arrange for all copying to be done, in person if the office assistant is not available to undertake the task.
* Make appointments, arrange meetings and to maintain an up to date diary for his/her principal.
* Prepare the conference room for meetings as necessary and for the tidying and clearance of the room at the end of the meeting.
* Provide refreshments when asked to do so.
* Provide support to other secretaries as required.
* Provide guidance to junior and temporary secretaries when required to do so.
* Attend clients both in person and on the telephone and to provide such support in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the firm’s standards for client care. Undertake any specific training when required to do so and overall to have a responsibility towards self-development.
* Ensure the confidentiality of all the firm’s and clients documentation and information.
Key skills required for this position include:
* Previous conveyancing secretarial experience
* Appropriate literacy skills.
* Good communication skills.
* Suitable standard of keyboard and IT skills.
* Ability to work in a team.
Hours are Monday to Friday 9am 5.30pm
If you have all of the skills and attributes for this role please apply today.
* Seniority Level
* Mid-Senior level
* Industry
* Legal Services
* Law Practice
* Employment Type
* Full-time
* Job Functions
* Legal
* Administrative
* Skills
* Literacy
* Clerical Skills
* Legal Assistants
* Copying
* Word Processing
* Conveyancing
* Communication
* Typing
Screening questions
Preferred qualifications
* We must fill this position urgently. Can you start immediately?
* Ideal Answer: Yes
* How many years of work experience do you have with Legal Assistants?
* Ideal Answer: Minimum: 1
* How many years of work experience do you have with Communication?
* Ideal Answer: Minimum: 1