An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Secretary to join a private client department of a well-established law firm. This full-time office based role offers excellent benefits and a competitive salary. Location: Barnard Castle
As a Legal Secretary, you will provide essential secretarial and administrative support to the private client team, ensuring the efficient running of daily operations.
You will be responsible for:
* Providing full secretarial support to fee earners, including preparing correspondence and legal documents.
* Handling client interactions via telephone and in-person, addressing initial queries, providing updates, and taking messages.
* Scheduling appointments, arranging meetings, and managing diaries for fee earners.
* Opening, maintaining, and closing case files within the case management system.
* Organising and maintaining client files for easy retrieval.
* Preparing and dispatching mail and necessary enclosures.
What we are looking for:
1. Previously worked as a Private Client Legal Secretary, Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator Legal Assistant, Legal Clerk or in a similar role.
2. Ideally have experience in a legal environment.
3. Excellent organisational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, maintaining professionalism in all client interaction...