Our client has a permanent, full-time vacancy for a Private Client Legal Secretary. You must have precise typing skills and an accurate presentation of work. Attention to detail and excellent time management skills are essential for this busy position, along with a professional, attentive, and empathetic telephone manner. A methodical approach to work, which needs to be completed under strict deadlines, is also vital for this role. Previous experience in a Private Client environment is essential.
The main duties of this role will include the following:
1. Provide effective secretarial support primarily to the Trusts and Estates and Family Teams, with support when necessary to other business units throughout the firm.
2. Undertake administrative matters to adequate standards of accuracy and efficiency under the supervision of the Partners and Fee Earners.
3. Type work as dictated, via Big Hand digital dictation, producing/amending letters/documents.
4. Preparation of court bundles.
5. Assist in the personal organization of the Fee Earner through the operation of a diary management system – Outlook.
6. Assist in communication and support of clients through relaying telephone messages both incoming and outgoing and face-to-face contact.
7. Support the team in an administration role with the case management system, filing, photocopying, and scanning.
8. General secretarial duties.
9. Reception cover on an ad-hoc basis.
It is essential that the successful candidate demonstrates previous experience and knowledge of working as a PA - Legal Secretary in a private client legal environment and possesses the skills required to undertake this role.
Due to the large number of responses we receive, it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience match this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application.
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