Monday - Friday 9 am - 5:30 pm
£27,000 - £30,000 per annum.
I am looking for an organised and experienced secretary to join a professional and successful client I am currently representing.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare correspondence, reports, memos, forms, legal documents, and bills through audio dictation, manuscript, and precedents, ensuring compliance with our house style guide.
* Create and amend documentation such as Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Oaths, and Affidavits, using instructions and extracts from precedents. Produce initial drafts and quality bound engrossments for client signature.
* Prioritise and review incoming post/emails in the absence of the appropriate fee earner.
* Handle telephone inquiries, resolving general queries, and providing updates on matters. Relay messages to clients and professionals on behalf of fee-earners.
* Coordinate meetings, maintain efficient filing systems, and handle file opening, closure, and deeds scheduling within the Group.
* Provide secretarial support to fee-earners during periods of sickness, annual leave, or heavy workload.
* Perform basic accounting transactions and address account-related issues as needed.
* Attend group meetings and participate in training courses determined by the Group Head.
Skills, Experience, and Qualities:
* Experienced Legal Secretary.
* IT skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook.
* Attention to detail is paramount and excellent spelling and grammar is essential.
* Experience in audio typing and case management systems would be an advantage.
* Strong administration with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Team player with a great eye for detail.
* Professional, motivated, and personable.
If you have secretarial experience, experience within the legal industry, or strong administration skills, then this could be the perfect position for you.
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