Legal Secretary - Private Client
* Location: Hertfordshire
* Job Type: Full-time
* Salary: £28k - £33k p/annum
I am recruiting for a Legal Secretary to join my client's Private Client team in Hertfordshire. This role involves providing thorough secretarial and administrative support to at least two lawyers within a very experienced private client team. My client provides a supportive, collaborative working environment and prides itself on providing exceptional client service.
Day-to-day of the role:
1. Answering the telephone, assisting clients with enquiries, and managing client interactions.
2. Meeting clients, answering queries, taking messages, and making file notes.
3. Opening and closing client files, including conducting online money laundering checks.
4. Managing lawyers’ diaries and organising meetings.
5. Managing outgoing post and emails, ensuring timely communication.
6. Maintaining up-to-date internal and client files.
7. Typing and drafting of standard letters and forms for lawyer’s approval.
8. Managing documents, including requesting and logging deeds.
9. Liaising with the accounts team for timely and accurate administration of transactions.
10. Inputting client details into various management systems.
11. Assisting with secretarial and telephone cover as part of the team.