Job Description
Private Client Legal Secretary
Our client, a professional Law firm based in Witham are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary / Team Assistant with recent Private Client Law experience to join their Private Client team on a full-time permanent basis.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day to day running of the Private Client department.
If this sounds like you, then please read on…
The Legal Secretary / Team Assistant (Private Client) role will include: –
• Provide secretarial and administrative support to one or more lawyers
• Coordinate appointments, meetings , organise meeting rooms,
• Opening files, carry out ID checks and money laundering checks
• Carrying out all necessary conflict checks, recording results, and notifying the lawyer of any issues arising
• Arrange Photocopying, scanning and document preparation , filing,
• Typing Wills, LPA’s
• Preparing bills and draft narratives
• Provide reception cover during busy periods
You will need: –
• Strong legal secretarial skills & knowledge / experience in Private Client Law.
• Excellent audio typing and document production skills Strong spelling, grammar, and interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of all MS packages
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated with a “can do” flexible approach.
• The ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced Legal environment.
• To be proactive and takes ownership of issues and offers solutions.
• Have excellent organisation skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Be a strong team player who is also able to work on your own initiative.
What’s in it for you: –
• 20 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Sick leave
• Parking
• Our client is offering a competitive salary
• Working hours 9am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday
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