Job Description
Legal Secretary / Administrator
Location: Highgate, North London
Full time, Permanent, on-site
Salary: Competitive - £35,000-£45,000
Our client is a small, highly regarded, niche family law firm who are looking for an enthusiastic Legal Secretary/Administrator, with experience of working in a law firm, to join their supportive, collaborative team.
Hours 9.30-5.30 (office based)
Legal Secretary / Administrator
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide comprehensive admin support to all Partners and Associates
* Supporting fee earners with IT and where necessary liaising with our IT support team who are off site
* Assist with diary management, the setup of Zoom/Teams meetings, conference calls and room bookings
* Assist Partners and Associates in obtaining and collating client due diligence, as well as file opening and preparing client engagement letters
* Support with correspondence, preparation of legal documents and client communications
* Assist the Senior Administrator with monthly billing when required
* Administrative duties to support the in-house Wills and Probate service
* Assist in answering the phones and greeting clients
What they offer:
* A supportive and collaborative work environment that values your contribution
* A team that shares the workload
* An opportunity to make an impact and present new ideas for more efficient ways of working
* An opportunity to work closely with dynamic legal professionals in a leading family law firm.
Requirements:
* Administration experience in a law firm
* Good numeracy skills
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
* A keen eye for detail with the ability to maintain accuracy under pressure
* Strong communication skills with ability to liaise confidently with clients and colleagues
* Experience in audio typing