Time Appointments are delighted to be working on behalf of a highly regarded legal practice based in Felixstowe, who are currently seeking to appoint an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Legal Secretary to work for a business that prides themselves on their excellent reputation.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Preparation, checking and proof reading of correspondence on behalf of fee earners
2. Typing and completing legal forms, setting up documents
3. Taking telephone calls and taking accurate messages
4. Diary management for fee earners and arranging appointments
5. Monitoring deadlines in respect of client affairs and notifying the relevant fee earner
6. Assisting clients on the telephone and in person in respect of the handling of their matter
7. Maintaining client files.
8. General and routine office duties, such as photocopying and filing
Skills & Experience:
9. Proven Private Client Legal Secretarial experience gained from a professional law firm
10. Knowledge of Wills & Probate
11. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal
12. Strong attention to detail and accuracy
13. Excellent computer skills, particularly using Microsoft Office, document management and legal document production software
14. Organised with a flexible approach to work
15. Exceptional problem-solving abilities
16. Audio typing skills (desirable)