Great opportunity for a PA Legal Secretary to provide direct support to the fee earners in the Private Client team to enable them to operate at optimum efficiency. You will work for the Private Client solicitors/fee earners in conjunction with other PA/secretaries.
Key Responsibilities as PA Legal Secretary Private Client:
* Prepare correspondence and documents through audio-typing and word processing.
* Administer filing which will include daily filing and the opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files in accordance with the detailed procedures contained in the office manual.
* Prepare mail and enclosures for dispatch.
* Arrange for all copying to be done, in person if an Office Assistant is not available to undertake the task.
* Make appointments, arrange meetings and to maintain an up to date diary for the fee earners.
* Prepare the conference room for meetings as necessary and for the tidying and clearance of the room at the end of the meeting.
* Provide refreshments when asked to do so.
* Provide guidance to junior and temporary secretaries when required to do so.
* Attend clients both in person and on the telephone and to provide such support in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the firm’s standards for client care.
* Undertake on-line form filling requirements.
* Operate the firm’s case management system.
Key Requirements:
* Substantial previous legal secretarial experience
* Advanced IT skills in relevant packages.
* High accuracy levels.
* Communicate professionally with clients both on the telephone and personally.
* Pro-active approach to work and clients.
* Progress client matters without supervision and in the absence of the fee earner.
* Prior knowledge of Practice Evolve or other case management systems
To help speed up the process of uploading your CV to the client we would suggest that you send us your CV in Word format (or equivalent) if possible, rather than as a PDF
Disclaimer: Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles, unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants within 14 days then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this role.
Closing date for applications: November 30, -0001
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PA Legal Secretary Private Client
Location: Guildford
Permanent Full Time
Salary: £30,000-£32,000
Hybrid
Benefits:
* 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
* Private medical cover
* Contributory pension
* Life assurance
* Annual bonus scheme
* Career development plans
* Social events
Great opportunity for a PA Legal Secretary to provide direct support to the fee earners in the Private Client team to enable them to operate at optimum efficiency. You will work for the Private Client solicitors/fee earners in conjunction with other PA/secretaries.
Key Responsibilities as PA Legal Secretary Private Client:
* Prepare correspondence and documents through audio-typing and word processing.
* Administer filing which will include daily filing and the opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files in accordance with the detailed procedures contained in the office manual.
* Prepare mail and enclosures for dispatch.
* Arrange for all copying to be done, in person if an Office Assistant is not available to undertake the task.
* Make appointments, arrange meetings and to maintain an up to date diary for the fee earners.
* Prepare the conference room for meetings as necessary and for the tidying and clearance of the room at the end of the meeting.
* Provide refreshments when asked to do so.
* Provide guidance to junior and temporary secretaries when required to do so.
* Attend clients both in person and on the telephone and to provide such support in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the firm’s standards for client care.
* Undertake on-line form filling requirements.
* Operate the firm’s case management system.
Key Requirements:
* Substantial previous legal secretarial experience
* Advanced IT skills in relevant packages.
* High accuracy levels.
* Communicate professionally with clients both on the telephone and personally.
* Pro-active approach to work and clients.
* Progress client matters without supervision and in the absence of the fee earner.
* Prior knowledge of Practice Evolve or other case management systems
To help speed up the process of uploading your CV to the client we would suggest that you send us your CV in Word format (or equivalent) if possible, rather than as a PDF
Disclaimer: Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles, unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants within 14 days then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this role.
Closing date for applications: November 30, -0001
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