Legal PA - Private Client
Leatherhead - Public Transport Accessible
Permanent, Full Time - 9am - 05:30pm Monday - Thursday, Friday 5pm finish!
£31,000-£32,000
Benefits: Health insurance, Group life insurance, Contributory pension ,25 days holiday+ BH, Discretionary incentive bonus, social committee & so much more!
About Our Client:
Our client, a reputable legal organisation with offices in Leatherhead are seeking a dedicated and skilled Legal PA - Secretary to join their Private Client department.
As a Legal PA, you will provide invaluable support to fee earners and the Private Clients Deputy Head, ensuring the smooth operation of their work. We are looking for a proactive individual with excellent organisational skills and experience in private client law.
Role Responsibilities:
- Preparing correspondence and documents, including transcribing digital dictation
- Administering filing, including daily filing and the opening, closing, storage, and retrieval of client files.
- Arranging appointments, meetings, and maintaining up-to-date diaries for fee earners
- Providing support to other secretaries as required
- Assisting junior and temporary secretaries when needed
- Progressing client matters independently and in the absence of a fee earner
- Providing professional and friendly client care, both in person and on the telephone
- Undertaking specific training when required and taking responsibility for self-development
- Ensuring the confidentiality of all the firm's and clients' documentation and information
- Operating the firm's case management system
- Contributing to the efficiency of the department by suggesting improvements
- Preparing meeting rooms and providing refreshments if needed
Person Specification:
- Excellent touch-typing speed (essential)
- Substantial previous Legal Secretarial experience, specifically in a Private Client department (essential).
- Ability to work well as part of a team.
- Advanced IT skills and excellent typing speed.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with empathy towards clients in difficult circumstances.
- High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proactive approach to work with a positive attitude.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrate commitment to the organisation and an interest in legal work.
- Courteous and respectful when dealing with colleagues and clients.
- Willingness to take on additional tasks as required.
Apply now and start your journey with our client and their dedicated team!
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