An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Personal Assistant to support a Principal Partner within the Employers Liability department. The successful candidate will join a highly reputable law firm, ranked among the top 80 out of more than 10,000 firms in the UK and recognised as one of the best places to work in the country. With a 5-star rating from over 6,000 reviews on Trust Pilot, this firm prides itself on delivering exceptional client care.
What you'll do:
- Prepare correspondence and documents through audio typing and word processing.
- Administer filing including daily filing and managing client files.
- Arrange appointments and manage fee earner diaries.
- Provide support to other secretaries and the administration team.
- Attend clients both in person and on the telephone providing professional and friendly support.
- Undertake specific training when required and have a responsibility towards self-development.
- Ensure confidentiality of all firm's and client's documentation and information.
What you bring:
- Demonstrable legal secretarial experience.
- Excellent command of English spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office packages.
- Strong audio typing skills (65+ wpm is advantageous).
- Experience working in a Personal Injury law firm or civil litigation firm.
- Knowledge of Proclaim case management system is desirable.
- Experience with digital dictation, ideally Big Hand.
Benefits:
- Salary: £27,000-£30,000 (dependent on experience)
- Hours: Standard hours are 8:30am-5:30pm (Mon-Thu) and 8:30am-5pm (Fri); flexible/reduced hours considered.
- Remote Work: 3/2 alternate remote working rota after probation.
- Holidays: 23 days, increasing to 26 days with service, plus bank holidays. Includes 3 holiday buybacks per year and an extra day for your birthday after 2 years.
- Health: Private medical insurance after 2 years.
- Training & Development: 3 appraisals annually; active training culture and diversity initiatives.
- Other Perks: Death in Service (2x salary), enhanced maternity leave, social activities, netball/football teams, and more.
What's next:
Ready to take the next step in your legal secretarial career? Apply now!
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