New Permanent Legal Secretary, Birmingham
Remuneration: £25,000 to £30,000 per annum - dependant on experience and market competitive remuneration package.
Role Overview and Key Responsibilities:
1. A distinguished and experienced Legal Secretary is required for a highly regarded niche law firm that has experienced another successful year.
2. The Legal Secretary is required to take ownership of opportunities and diligently work alongside well-respected legal professionals. Exceptional and advanced typing skills, including audio typing, are essential for this role.
3. You will be instrumental in supporting a partner’s day-to-day duties. This position is of fundamental importance to the firm, and you will be a valued member of the team.
4. A strong character is required who is attentive, adaptable, versatile, and supportive in nature. You will be proactive in your approach to work and take control of matters for the benefit of the practice.
5. You will have extensive experience as a Legal Secretary within a similar-sized practice, with skills including excellent IT, a confident telephone manner, and impeccable organisational skills.
To be successful in this role, you will need the following skills and experience:
1. A highly skilled typist with experience of audio typing.
2. Legal documents and other important documentation proofreading.
3. Involvement with clients, including managing bookings and meeting rooms.
4. Diary management, corresponding via telephone, email, or letter in a professional and timely manner.
5. Utilising the practice computer systems and software applications.
6. Exercising discretion and judgement, prioritising effectively, and often handling requests from multiple functional areas and external parties.
7. Utilisation of precedents and an in-depth understanding of legal decision-making.
8. The proven ability to meet deadlines and demonstrate flexibility to achieve objectives.
There will be a two-staged recruitment process to include a typing test for applicants. To explore this opportunity, please send your application.
Experience: Required
Employment: Full-time
Schedule: Monday - Friday 9.00 - 5.30pm
Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 yearly
Starting time: Immediate start!
About Andrew Baldwin Consultancy Ltd:
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