I'm currently recruiting for a well established law firm based in Basingstoke who is recruiting for Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant to join their fast paced and supportive team, this position is a 9 - 12 month maternity cover and will be supporting The Head of Department (Litigation) and the Associate Solicitor – Employment. Daily duties will include - * Providing secretarial assistance to fee earners, to enable them to work efficiently. This includes a wide range of tasks, in particular; * preparing documents and correspondence, including preparing mail and enclosures. * typing letters and other legal documents (utilising dictation software) * photocopying and filing; * opening and closing matter files; * handling telephone and other queries from clients and others including taking initial enquiries. * taking telephone messages; and * making appointments and managing diaries. * General support for other Departments when necessary (eg in the event of sickness, absence on holiday cover or pressure of work) * Post cover where necessary * Liaising with Office Administrator regarding photocopying requirements and, where necessary (ie due to absence or workload of Office Junior) to carry out photocopying * Working in tandem with other staff in the Department * Reception cover where necessary * Any other duties as reasonably directed by the Directors Please apply asap, th...