A distinguished law firm, highly regarded and recognized in the Legal 500, is currently seeking a proficient Legal Secretary to join their growing Private Wealth & Inheritance Team at their prestigious Haywards Heath office.
Responsibilities & Duties:
* Provide administrative and secretarial assistance.
* Ensure lawyers can dedicate time to legal matters while maintaining excellent client service.
* Offer opportunities to undertake supervised junior-level fee earning tasks.
* Transcribe digital dictations for comprehensive typing services.
* Manage file opening and invoicing procedures.
* Handle correspondence via phone, mail, fax, and email.
* Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word and other relevant software.
* Manage schedules and arrange appointments.
* Draft and prepare necessary documents.
* Promptly address client queries and concerns.
* Assist in conducting research.
* Support Fee Earners with caseload and take on supervised junior-level fee earning tasks.
* Perform filing duties and general clerical tasks.
We're seeking a candidate with a blend of IT proficiency and superb typing skills, showcasing exceptional administrative and organizational talents, keen attention to detail, and adept communication abilities, including a polished telephone manner. They should inherently be collaborative, able to work autonomously and flourish in a dynamic, forward-thinking work environment. Prior experience as a legal secretary, particularly in a Private Client setting, is strongly desired. This role offers an optimal setting for a committed individual to progress their career in a flexible environment, joining a flourishing and encouraging firm poised for expansion and success.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme
* Performance bonus
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Free parking
* Gym membership
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Shuttle service provided
* Sick pay
* Transport links
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: PCSECHH
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