Our well established client is currently recruiting for a Legal Secretary to join their very busy Private Client team in their Trowbridge Office.
Key Responsibilities
- Audio-typing
- Administrative support including: file opening, document production, filing/archiving, retrieval of files, photocopying, email management, cheque requests, and dealing with post
- Typing standard and non-standard letters
- Drafting documents, using appropriate precedents and templates to accurately reflect fee earner instruction
- Attending clients over the phone and in person to respond to enquiries
- Arranging and scheduling meetings and other appointments
- Running monthly bills, diarising payments, and follow-up
- Carrying out other duties and responsibilities as required Knowledge,
Skills, and Attributes
- Previous experience within a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant role for a private client team desirable
- Excellent organisation capability with the ability to effectively prioritise
- Ability to work quickly, accurately, to deadlines and under pressure
- Competent with IT applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Experience on case management systems desirable
- Experience with BigHand transcription system desirable
- Strong written communication skills
- A friendly approachable personality to facilitate the link between lawyers, clients and third parties
- Good attention to detail
- Professional, personal presentation
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CV TO KIMBERLEY PETERSON AT BROWNS RECRUITMENT GROUP AS DIRECTED.