We are delighted to be working on behalf of a locally based Solicitors, who are one of the longest-established law firms in East Anglia. They are looking to onboard a Legal Secretary within the Felixstowe branch, to join their friendly team in providing an excellent service to all clients.
Key Duties:
- Keeping records up to date and general filing (both paper & electronic documents).
- Archiving files.
- Typing up legal documents, including transcribing audio dictation, correspondence, emails, and all other like documents.
- Answering the phone and making a documented record.
- Organising diaries and making appointments for fee earner(s).
- Acting as secretary to assigned fee earners and carry out the task a role normally entails.
- Receiving "On Account" payments from Clients and referring these to accounts department.
- Informing accounts department of any Client changes.
- Generally finalising matters and obtain edger printouts before closing file.
- Covering reception as and when required.
- Attending training courses as required by Partners.
- Preparing court forms, including court bundles for hearings.
The ideal candidate will be organised with a flexible approach to work. You will have excellent time keeping and be a positive team player. You will also have previous legal secretarial experience, within any department.