Our client has a permanent, full time vacancy for a Private Client Legal Secretary. The ideal candidate will be familiar with file management, client contact, dictation and diary management.
You will be supporting Private Client Solicitors. The position would suit someone who is approachable, flexible, confident, and accurate and has an eye for detail.
Key Responsibilities
- To take initial instructions from clients and open files through the Office Management System.
- To deal with client cases from initial instruction to completion under supervision_._
- Liaise with clients both in office meetings and in telephone discussions.
- Receiving and issuing correspondence/mail from/to the client and third parties.
- Checking and working in accordance with task list and diary reminders
- Time recording all work undertaken.
- Attending outside appointments as required.
- Reporting to and receiving and acting upon instruction from the relevant fee earners and the head of department.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Adherence to Quality and Work Management Systems.
- Flexibility in support of other members of staff.
- To be able to communicate effectively.
- Ability to work in a friendly professional team environment.
- Presentable with excellent telephone manner.
- Ability to work to deadlines, show flexibility and prioritise workloads in a calm and consistent manner
Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.