Time Appointments are delighted to be working on behalf of a highly regarded legal practice based in Felixstowe, who are currently seeking to appoint an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Legal Secretary to work for a business that prides themselves on their excellent reputation.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Preparation, checking and proof reading of correspondence on behalf of fee earners
- Typing and completing legal forms, setting up documents
- Taking telephone calls and taking accurate messages
- Diary management for fee earners and arranging appointments
- Monitoring deadlines in respect of client affairs and notifying the relevant fee earner
- Assisting clients on the telephone and in person in respect of the handling of their matter
- Maintaining client files.
- General and routine office duties, such as photocopying and filing
Skills & Experience:
- Proven Private Client Legal Secretarial experience gained from a professional law firm
- Knowledge of Wills & Probate
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent computer skills, particularly using Microsoft Office, document management and legal document production software
- Organised with a flexible approach to work
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities
- Audio typing skills (desirable)
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