Job Description
We are delighted to be working on behalf of a highly regarded legal practice based in Bury St Edmunds who are currently seeking to appoint an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced egal 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 Legal Secretarial experience gained from a professional law firm, ideally Private Client however not essential
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal
* Audio typing skills
* 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