We are excited to be partnering with this well-established firm based in Bristol who are looking to recruit a Legal Secretary working. This role is required to work in the office 3 days and 2 from home.
This role plays a vital role in ensuring that the needs of their Partners, fee-earners, and other team members are met through effective supervision of the secretarial team. Your primary responsibility is to provide high-quality secretarial support, aligning with the needs of Partners and fee-earners, and supporting the Secretarial Manager in implementing the firm's strategy for secretarial services.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Oversee group absence and ensure compliance with leave policies,
2. Address sickness issues and conduct informal return-to-work interviews for short-term absences, escalating as needed.
3. Provide performance feedback on the secretarial team, supporting the Secretarial Manager in Performance Development Reviews.
4. Mediate and resolve minor performance issues between Partners, fee-earners, and secretaries, escalating where necessary.
5. Monitor team member's development needs and recommend actions to the Secretarial Manager.
6. Assist in the recruitment of secretaries and team administrators, ensuring the right fit for the team.
7. Delegate tasks to junior secretarial staff and promote their development.
8. Serve as the first point of contact for work ...