Overview
LEGAL SECRETARY – Bridport – Permanent position
Mon-Thurs 09:00 – 17:30; Fri 09:00 – 17:00. 37 hours per week. Salary £25,000 to £27,000 DOE. IMMEDIATE START / NOTICE PERIODS CONSIDERED.
We are recruiting for a LEGAL SECRETARY to join our client on a permanent basis. Located in the historic town of Bridport, you will be joining a well established company and friendly team. Working in the Family law department but also providing secretarial support to other departments as required.
Responsibilities
* Provide secretarial and administrative duties to help facilitate the smooth handling of client matters.
* Prepare legal documents, correspondence and court forms by audio and copy typing using digital dictation for multiple fee earners at times.
* Photocopy documents and correspondence and scan to emails as required.
* Answer the telephone, assist with client enquiries both on the telephone and face-to-face, and take messages when required.
* Make appointments and manage Outlook calendar and tasks.
* Liaise with other law firms, authorities, barrister chambers and other third parties.
* File correspondence and documents and keep records up to date, ensuring that all files are maintained to the Lexcel standard.
* Prepare mail for posting/emailing or other relevant mode of correspondence.
* Provide support to other secretaries and fee earners, including in other departments, when busy and during holiday times.
Qualifications / Skills
* Previous experience as a legal secretary
* Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Outlook and ideally Excel)
* Being an adaptable team player and able to multi-task is essential
* Clear understanding of confidentiality/Data Protection
* Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing
* Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
* Structured and organized
* Excellent telephone manner
How to Apply
INTERESTED?
Apply by calling 01305 239239 or email CV to Weymouth@citycentrerecruitment.co.uk, stating the job title in the subject line.
In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility.
City Centre Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.
City Centre Recruitment is acting as an employment business in relation to LEGAL SECRETARY.
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