Location
Banbury Office
Category
Private Client
Job Type
Part Time
We are currently recruiting for a part time secretary to join our Private Client team in our Banbury office.
This exciting position at our growing and ambitious law firm in the heart of England will support the delivery of the Private Client’s strategic objectives as we continue to grow.
SE-Solicitors is consistently recognised as a high-ranking law firm in the Legal 500 and The Private Client team has a particularly enviable reputation regionally.
We are a firm who put people first in everything we do, meaning we are focussed on not only our clients but the development and success of all our staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with the equality laws, whilst promoting a good and harmonious working environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect.
Job Role
This varied role is an exciting opportunity for someone to work within a friendly and approachable team, working with highly experienced Secretaries, Solicitors, and Directors whilst developing their skills in the Private Client department.
Responsibilities of the role would include, but are not limited to:
* Providing an excellent secretarial service across the department
* Accurate and timely Audio typing of correspondence and Court documents.
* Accurate and timely Copy typing
* Filing
* Telephone support/accurate message taking and forwarding
* Booking meetings/making appointments-recording appropriately
* Using existing systems, making detailed travel arrangements, advising accordingly
* Prioritising workload and notifying Head of Department of any problems regarding workflow
* Assisting secretarial/office team during peaks in workload
Knowledge & Skills
* Previous similar experience – Essential
* IT Skills – Essential
* Experience using Proclaim – Advantageous but not essential
Person Specification
* Works well as a member of a team
* Pays attention to detail
* Holds a flexible approach
* Able to prioritise workload
* Punctual, honest and trustworthy
* Excellent communication and client service skills
* Understands requirements under Data Protection Act
* Understands confidential nature of the environment
Benefits
* Regular events organised by Social Committee.
* Company pension.
* Salary Sacrifice Scheme – gym discount, virtual GP, financial advice, etc.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Employee discount.
* Health and Wellbeing programme.
* Lunchtime wellness classes.
* Volunteering day.
* Free parking.
* Sick pay.
We would love to hear from you if this role is of interest.
To apply or find out more, please complete the form or email Carole Carbery, HR Director at ccarbery@se-solicitors.co.uk or call on 01295 204047.
Posted on January 17th 2025
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