We’re recruiting for a Legal Secretary to join a well-established, successful law firm based in Berkhamsted within their Private Client team.
The firm have a great team, and the winning combination of friendly people and inclusive culture is what makes this a great company to work for. They are down to earth, likeable and caring with a diverse workforce of over 100 staff across two offices.
What’s in it for you:
* Salary £25k-£27k
* Hours: Monday to Friday 9-5.30
* Staff introduction bonus
* 25 days holiday
* Auto enrolment pension scheme
* Enhanced sick pay
* Free eye tests
* Paid Flu vaccinations
* Discounted legal advice
* Opportunities to participate in company sponsored charitable events
Key Responsibilities:
* The production of documents and correspondence using audio/copy typing
* Experience of standard template documents used in Private Client such as Probate applications, wills and LPAs
* 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 e.g. 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
* Ensure all files are Lexcel compliant and management of money laundering checks and keeping the associated records
Person Specific:
* Previous experience as a legal secretary, preferably in Private Client, although other legal secretarial experience will be considered.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and clear written and oral communication
* Proven audio typing experience
* Excellent organisational skills
* Ability to communicate both in writing and orally with a wide range of people
* Self-motivation with the ability to be a self-starter and work independently or within a team
* Proven IT skills, including the use of case management systems, MS Word, Outlook and Excel