We specialise in the recruitment of high quality candidates in the Administration sector. We have an excellent opportunity for a Private Client Legal Secretary to join a busy solicitor’s firm.
Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm with an hour’s lunch
25 days holiday, private medical, plus ‘no sick leave’ bonus, discount on legal services, annual social events and other benefits
Private Client Legal Secretary’s Core Duties
Provide full support to a fee earner, including:
1. Diary management
2. Audio typing
3. Arrange meetings and welcome clients to the office
4. Speak with clients over the phone and by email
5. Respond to telephone and email enquiries
6. Prepare legal forms and draft correspondence
7. General administration
Private Client Legal Secretary’s Skills Required
8. Experienced legal secretary with Private Client experience
9. Experience with probate, wills, LPAs, Codicils, estate accounts and IHT (highly desirable)
10. Good MS Office Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
11. Good digital dictation and audio typing experience
12. Experience with Oyez Forms, BigHand and Partner 4 Windows (desirable)
13. Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
14. Good telephone manner and customer service approach
15. Proactive with good time management and juggling many tasks