Overview
Would you like a Legal Secretary role that will see you make an impact in an innovative, progressive firm that offers hybrid working, and prides itself on putting its people first along with their clients, and fostering a culture of career development and progression? Would you like the chance to work in a collaborative culture where your ideas are valued?
An exciting Legal Secretary opportunity has arisen at the stunning offices of our client, one of the UK's top law firms, where you will be providing support to fee earners within the highly collaborative, busy Family law department. Your lynchpin role will be varied with no day being the same, and will encompass taking ownership of processes to ensure various legal secretarial and administrative tasks are completed on time for a wide range of clients, ensuring a high level of service.
Responsibilities
* Working alongside business support teams (e.g. document production) internally to ensure tasks are completed to deadlines
* Acting as a key point of contact for clients, building strong relationships
* Complex diary management and setting up meetings, calls and appointments
* Assisting with preparation for meetings and follow-up on behalf of fee earners
* Preparing pitches, presentations and client materials for business development purposes
* Maintaining up-to-date information on the CRM system
* Producing financial reports and supporting with billing activities
* Building relationships with internal stakeholders
* Helping to plan events
Qualifications & Experience
* Experience working as a Legal Secretary, Family Secretary, or Secretary (from within a professional services environment) supporting multiple fee earners/professionals
* Background supporting within a Family law team
* A passion for empathetic client care and adaptability
* Ability to prioritise your own workload and strong proofreading, accuracy and IT skills (MS Office)
* Experience with BigHand or Peppermint is attractive but not essential
Salary & Benefits
Salary for this position is circa £31,000 to £33,000 p.a. (depending on level of experience).
* Hybrid working
* Life assurance
* Private healthcare
* Group Income Protection
* Your birthday off (if it falls on a working day)
* Charity day to use each year
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Company social events
Location & Company
The company’s offices are located in Maidstone, Kent. Free parking is available on-site (limited and first come, first served) or is available nearby. If travelling by public transport, the offices are a short 10–15 minute walk from the nearest train station.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
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