Legal Secretary – Private Client

Job Description

Our client is a well-established and respected Legal Firm in the local area, who due to continuous growth, is now looking to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary into their Private Client team. The purpose of the role is to provide administrative and secretarial support to the fee-earner and wider team. It is essential that the successful candidate has a strong administrative background within a professional or corporate environment and has strong and accurate audio-typing skills. This role would suit a diligent and organised individual who is looking for longevity within their next role, and in return, our client will offer a close-knit, family feel environment with a supportive and flexible working culture.

Responsibilities:

• Undertaking typing and secretarial work within the Private Client Department for multiple Fee Earners but also assisting when needed across the Department as part of the Private Client support team
• Handling of and dealing with clients’ calls and liaising with Fee Earners where appropriate, although no legal advice may be given
• Seeing clients in Reception
• Making appointments for clients
• Conflict checks on new clients
• Locating files for next day’s appointments and passing to Fee Earner
• Preparing case files for court hearings
• Maintaining filing systems
• Providing general administration tasks, as and when required
• Attending Private Client Department Support Meetings and Firm Wide Meetings
• Provide reception cover as required
• Preparing accurate invoices and cost scheduling for clients on a monthly basis under Fee Earner supervision/instructions
• Maintain and protect client confidentiality at all times internally and externally

Skills & Experience:

• Confident and accurate audio typing skills
• Previous experience in a Law Firm – Private Client exposure is highly desirable
• Strong organisational and administration skills
• Ability to handle heavy workloads in a fast-paced environment
• Computer Literate – confident user of MS (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Friendly and approachable with a team player ethos and customer orientated approach

If you are interested in the above role then please apply with your CV or phone Joanna Middleton on 01926 699272 for a private and confidential discussion.