Our client is seeking a Legal Secretary to assist them with the day to day running of cases within their Family department. The successful candidate will be capable of providing strong administrative support within a legal practice.
Company Benefits:
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- Private healthcare
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25 days holiday
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Life insurance
Key Responsibilities:
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- Answering the phone
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Greeting clients
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Scanning and filing documents
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Preparing file opening, including client care documents
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Closing and archiving files
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Processing payment request forms
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Drafting of simple letters and dictation of audio files
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Data input
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Carrying out ad hoc tasks for fee earners, including preparing sales packs, downloading official copies, tracking changes to documents, drafting HMRC forms and preparing bills
Experience and Skills Requirements:
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- Excellent time management skills
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Experience working within an office environment
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Experience of family law would be advantageous
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Commitment to client care and providing high levels of service
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Strong attention to detail, including punctuation, spelling and formatting in accordance with company standards
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Good IT skills, including experience with Microsoft Office programmes
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Awareness of the legal market
If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.