We are actively recruiting for a Legal Secretary to join this long established practice based in the St Albans area. The key responsibilities are listed below: Answer the telephone and assist clients with enquiries when the lawyer is not available Meet clients who call into the office without an appointment on behalf of the lawyers, answer queries, take messages and make file notes Open and close client files consistent with standard procedures including performing online money laundering checks, and assisting with any manual money laundering and risk management checks Liaise with clients as directed Maintain lawyers' diaries and make appointments Organise internal and external meetings including meeting room bookings and refreshments Manage outgoing post and emails Maintain internal and client files to ensure they are up-to-date at all times Undertake typing for lawyers Drafting of standard letters and forms for the lawyer's approval General document management such as requesting and logging deeds coming in and out of the firm Collate work received from the outsourced typing company including arranging necessary enclosures ready to send out Liaise with the accounts team to ensure timely and accurate accounts administration, making transaction requisitions through the peppermint system (our practice management system) and to include receiving cheques, entering on file and passing to acco...