I'm currently supporting a well established Law firm recruiting for a Conveyancing Legal secretary / Assistant to join their fast paced and friendly team in Chichester.
The role will involve providing full generic secretarial support to fee earners, as required, including preparing correspondence and documents through fast and accurate audio typing and word processing. Providing enhanced support to the fee earner(s) and being confident and willing to use own initiative. Using a computerised case management system and ppreparing and amending documents. This role is based in the Conveyancing department but any knowledge of Private client and Family Law would be advantageous.
The ideal candidate -
- Fast and accurate audio and copy typing skills, including digital dictation and integrated legal software systems.
- Experience of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel.
- Excellent English grammar/ spelling; familiarity with legal terminology and numerical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including experience in dealing with a range of clients via telephone and face-to-face.
- Discretion and confidentiality are essential.
- Ability to organise and prioritise your workload to the required standard and within the required time-scales.
- Ability to work effectively within a team as well as independently.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Person specification
- Self-motivated
- Positive, can-do attitude
- Confidentiality and discretion
- Willing to use initiative
- Able to work well independently and as part of a team
Please apply today if this role sounds of interest, excellent career opportunity's and development as well as working in a fast paced and friendly team with excellent benefits.