We are always looking for talented individuals to join our expanding team and are happy to receive speculative applications to join the firm. Please forward any such applications to our HR Manager Chris Mullaney along with a copy of your CV.
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We are a dynamic multi-office practice which provides a comprehensive range of legal services to clients across the North West and UK.
Recognising that employees are our greatest asset, we invest in training and development programmes and provide a working environment, which is both supportive and challenging. Blending traditional values of personal and cost-effective advice with a modern and fresh approach we have achieved numerous accreditations and awards. Enjoying continual success and growth we are highly regarded within the legal market.
The Role –
The prime role of the legal secretary is to provide direct support to his/her principal to enable them to operate at optimum efficiency. This will include but will not be limited to the key responsibilities given below. The legal secretary is expected to use a high degree of self-management and initiative.
Key Objectives
* Prepare correspondence and documents using audio typing and word processing software.
* 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 their principal.
* 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.
To apply, please send a current CV and covering letter to chris.mullaney@watsonramsbottom.com or to:
The HR Manager, Watson Ramsbottom Limited, 25-29 Victoria Street, Blackburn BB1 6DN
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