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We have an excellent opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join our client's dynamic and friendly Employment team based in Reading.
In this role, you will provide comprehensive support to Fee Earners within the Employment department, ensuring a seamless service for both internal and external stakeholders.
This is a full-time position, requiring office attendance on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Experience
* At least 2 years of experience in a secretarial or administrative role.
* Previous experience working in a legal environment.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
* Strong organizational and time management abilities.
* High attention to detail and the ability to use initiative.
* Proven ability to handle a large workload efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
* Experience handling financial and client account queries.
* Experience in employment law (not essential but advantageous).
* Familiarity with case management systems.
* Prior experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal PA.
* Knowledge of the Elite accounts package.
Key Responsibilities:
* Preparing accurate documentation, reports, and correspondence following standard office procedures.
* Providing full secretarial and administrative support to the team.
* Managing fee earners' diaries and coordinating meetings.
* Tracking and updating key court dates.
* Handling general administrative duties, including filing, answering calls, and following up on behalf of fee earners.
* Proofreading and formatting presentations.
* Preparing billing guides and timecards.
* Sending invoices and liaising with clients regarding queries.
* Creating spreadsheets to accompany invoices, monitoring disbursements, and arranging payments to third-party suppliers.
* Managing debtor lists and assisting with financial tracking.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive team within a well-regarded firm. If you have the necessary experience and skills, we would love to hear from you!
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