Exciting Career Opportunity at a Renowned Worthing Firm!
Why Does This Opportunity Stand Out?
- Outstanding Reputation: The firm is renowned for its excellence and integrity.
- Family-Oriented Culture: They pride themselves on creating a supportive and welcoming environment where every team member feels valued.
- Commitment to Growth: opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Competitive Compensation: Highly competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package.
They are seeking a talented Legal Secretary to become a vital part of their award-winning conveyancing team at their Worthing office.
Key Duties
- Ensure the smooth flow of documents and correspondence in and out of the department.
- Type legal documents from handwritten notes or transcribe digital dictation.
- Scan, email, and fax correspondence and documents as required.
- Manage file handling, including opening and closing files and filing all relevant documents.
- Photocopy and prepare trial bundles.
- Answer the telephone, handle routine calls, and take new enquiries and messages.
- Manage the Fee Earner's diary, organizing internal and external meetings.
- Provide support to other secretaries in your department or across the firm as needed.
- Perform any other reasonable duties assigned from time to time.
Skills Required
- Excellent IT skills, particularly in Word; basic PowerPoint and Excel skills are useful. Experience with a Practice Management System is a plus.
- Strong telephone skills.
Personal Skills Required
- Interest in legal matters and understanding of confidentiality.
- Well-organised, careful, and conscientious approach.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, with good time management and prioritization.
- Clear speaking and writing.
- Good grammar and grasp of the English language, including spelling, punctuation, and sentence construction.
- Enjoyment of contact with others, with strong social skills, including tact, patience, understanding, and persuasiveness.
- Smart appearance.
Qualifications/Education Required
- Good standard of general education, especially in English.
- Numerate and literate.
- Word processing skills/qualification.
- Training as a legal secretary or a relevant qualification.
If you are looking for a role that combines professional growth with a supportive work environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Please apply now for immediate consideration!